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      Good Pay, Bad Leadership - Software Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      3.0
      Aug 12, 2025
      Software engineer ii
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      Pros

      Pay is good, work life balance is usually ok, the PTO policy atleast in CA is also pretty good (I've been here 3 years and I can take up to 6 weeks)

      Cons

      bad leadership, leadership often makes poor choices with the direction of products, and doesn't push back on customers, it puts all of the burden on the actual engineers.

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      5.0
      Jun 8, 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Eberything is good comparatively to other companies

      Cons

      Getting promotion is very difficult

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
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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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