Great company, but your team will make or break the experience - Security Engineering Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Apr 12, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Really enjoy being a part of Amazon. The company is large, but it has somehow preserved a small company feel to it. Pay is great, and it seems that the company is willing to spend money to bring people together. I appreciate that a lot, but that part of it also seems like it depends on who your respective Director (L8) is in your organization.

Cons

Lack of growth. Amazon has a lot of people at one level reporting to individuals at the same level. This creates a huge hurdle for advancement in that most managers aren't going to push someone under them for promotion before they themselves are promoted. Some of Amazon's culture also gets a thumbs-down, IMO. Since joining the company, I've attended numerous meetings where we would debate trivial concepts and ideas ad nauseum for hours only to arrive at what was the most obvious way forward from the onset. Amazon has created an environment where everyone has a voice, but it comes at the expense of slowing down the decision-making process.

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Pros

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Cons

Long hours, stress and anxiety

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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