4.0
May 26, 2026
Great development opportunities but relentless pace
Former employee, less than 1 year
Seattle, WA
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Smart coworkers, great professional development, interesting work, and solid employee experience from entry to exit. The skills you practice at Amazon make you a great candidate elsewhere. Use Amazon to pivot to marketable tech if you're stuck in a dead tech stack.
Cons
Pace is as relentless, fast, and continuous as the Amazon River. If you aren't already skilled on required technologies, you won't catch up. The stress can fog up your brain and give chest pain. Your peers are highly ambitious so they may push you to work harder than is necessary or healthy.