Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE1) reviews

3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(566 total reviews)
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56% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineer (SDE1) employees have rated Amazon with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 566 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer (SDE1) professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer (SDE1) professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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566 reviews
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Mar 25, 2024

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Pros

Amazon's work culture is intensely driven by its Leadership Principles, which emphasize customer obsession, innovation, and operational excellence. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, pushing for high standards and continuous improvement. This atmosphere fosters learning and growth but can be demanding and high-pressure, which might not be suitable for everyone.

Cons

Work-Life Balance: Many employees report that the intense pace and high expectations at Amazon can lead to long working hours, which might negatively affect work-life balance. This can be particularly challenging during peak project times or product launches.

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