Pay is great - but it comes at a price - Software Development Manager Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Jul 21, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Generous (though somewhat volatile) compensation. When the stock is not doing well, the pay is just okay. When the stock is doing well, it can be quite lucrative, especially if you hang around long enough to ride the waves.

Cons

There are some great people at Amazon, but there are some toxic people (and teams) as well. Find a good department and team and Amazon can be great. Find a bad one, and life can be hell. Transfer if you can ASAP. The biggest problem are the way global policies are announced and carried out without feedback heard from employees. The way the layoffs were handled (with a looming threat for months), and then the way the remote work policy was rolled out then rolled back was truly one of the most abysmal showings in corporate history.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great room for growth, amazing learning opportunities for early career

Cons

Problems don't get fixed quickly. Red tape, but you can work through it.

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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