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      Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE1) reviews

      3.6

      67% would recommend to a friend

      (566 total reviews)
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      Andrew Jassy

      56% approve of CEO

      63% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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
      3.0
      Oct 29, 2023

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      Software development engineer (sde1)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Location of the office is good. Free fruits.

      Cons

      More of maintenance team in Madrid. Challenging environment for growth.Managers are the worst! It sucks!

      1.0
      Oct 15, 2023

      SDE1

      Software development engineer (sde1)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

      Cons

      Many Amazon employees report working long hours, including weekends and holidays

      3.0
      Oct 13, 2023

      :( experience

      Software development engineer (sde1)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Amazon provides a competitive compensation package, encompassing base salary, stock options, and sign-on bonuses. Engage in innovative projects that impact millions of customers and utilize state-of-the-art technologies. With a wide range of projects and initiatives, there are ample opportunities for career progression and lateral movement within the company. Amazon fosters a learning-oriented environment, encouraging continuous growth through access to internal resources, courses, and workshops. Engineers often commend the collaborative and knowledge-sharing atmosphere among their colleagues.

      Cons

      Administrative Challenges: Due to the extensive scale of operations, bureaucratic processes can occasionally impede swift decision-making. Demanding Workload: Amazon's commitment to its "Day 1" philosophy translates to a continuous flow of tasks, often resulting in extended work hours and posing challenges to maintaining a healthy work-life balance for some employees. Elevated Expectations: The performance standards are set exceptionally high, requiring employees to meet demanding criteria. On-call Responsibilities: Depending on the team, on-call shifts can be frequent and demanding, potentially disrupting work-life equilibrium. Complex Corporate Environment: Navigating a corporation as large as Amazon might feel daunting to some individuals, with the possibility of feeling overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the company.

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