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      Amazon Data Engineer reviews

      3.8

      65% would recommend to a friend

      (460 total reviews)
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      Andrew Jassy

      52% approve of CEO

      65% positive business outlook

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      Data Engineer employees have rated Amazon with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 460 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Data Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Data Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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      460 reviews
      5.0
      Mar 11, 2025

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      Data engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good pay good culture team in AWS

      Cons

      nothing much i can share on the bad side. No PIP yet

      5.0
      Mar 7, 2025

      Salary at amazon

      Data engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1. Competitive Salary & Benefits – Amazon offers competitive salaries, stock options (RSUs), and benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, and employee discounts. 2. Career Growth Opportunities – As one of the biggest tech companies, Amazon provides opportunities for promotions, lateral moves, and career advancement. 3. Tech Hub & Networking – Seattle is a major tech hub, allowing you to network with professionals in the industry. 4. Innovative Work Environment – You get to work on cutting-edge technology, AI, cloud computing (AWS), and large-scale projects. 5. Learning Experience – Amazon’s fast-paced environment pushes employees to learn quickly and take on high-impact projects. 6. Urban Lifestyle – Seattle offers a vibrant city life with excellent restaurants, cultural activities, and access to nature (hiking, lakes, mountains). 7. Remote & Hybrid Work Options – Depending on the team, you may have flexible work options. 8. Diverse Workforce – Amazon hires talent from all over the world, creating an international and inclusive work environment.

      Cons

      1. High Workload & Pressure – Amazon has a reputation for long hours and an intense work culture, especially in corporate roles. 2. Work-Life Balance Issues – Many employees struggle with work-life balance due to high expectations and demanding deadlines. 3. Stack Ranking Performance Reviews – Amazon’s performance review system can be competitive, leading to job insecurity. 4. Expensive Cost of Living – Seattle’s high rent and overall cost of living can be a challenge, even with a good salary. 5. Frequent Organizational Changes – Teams often restructure, and priorities shift quickly, requiring employees to adapt constantly. 6. Weather (for Some) – Seattle’s rainy, gloomy weather can be a downside for people who prefer more sunshine. 7. Traffic & Commute – If you live outside downtown, traffic congestion can be a major issue, though Amazon provides ORCA cards for public transit. 8. Lack of Job Security – Layoffs and reorgs are common, especially during economic downturns.

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