Amazon Software Development Engineering I reviews

3.8

59% would recommend to a friend

(557 total reviews)
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Andrew Jassy

40% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Software Development Engineering I employees have rated Amazon with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 557 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineering I professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineering I professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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557 reviews
4.0
Jan 17, 2023
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Pros

For a company of this size, with so many engineers, we are given a great amount of freedom in our tools and processes. I'm also fortunate to have a manager with a great deal of experience. Although he expects high performance from us, he is also compassionate and understanding.

Cons

With the great level of freedom comes a great deal of complexity. The tools and processes help with managing the complexity, but only so much of it can be hidden. Perhaps this is how it is at all big tech FAANG companies. I wouldn't know since this is my first. I have only worked at smaller companies before this position.

5.0
Jan 3, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You always hear the horror stories about how insane amazon can be for a software developer. I can't speak for the whole company, but my current team has been pretty relaxed overall. The job isn't easy, but I still only clock in 40-45 hours a week. It's a great place to grow as a developer.

Cons

It's not easy, but to be honest for how much they pay you it's not surprising. The work isn't overbearing, but it is there.

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