Grow Up - Software Development Engineer I Amazon Employee Review

2.0
Sep 29, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you luck out getting into an awesome team; AWS technical recognition; some areas are high growth; amazon-only buildings could have bike lockers and showers with towels

Cons

Frupidity/corner cutting: benefits/bonuses, workplace items, perks. Culture: High churn, disorganized management, lack of standards across teams, little to no promotion of work-life balance, no institutional support of outside activities/groups, outsourcing/poor-to-none of HR and benefits related roles. As examples: stock bonus only 5% then 15% for 1st and 2nd year and pre-fixed to dollar amount not shares, focus on international hiring as those candidates are "cheaper" since less competition, no 401K matching benefit--it is a "bonus" that requires 2 years or all is forfeited, health plans with too many loopholes for coverage, moving bonus requires 2 years to keep, cash bonuses also require 2 years, no workplace perks or general freebie items, only get $100 per year discount on amazon, ...

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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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