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Fun, complex and challenging problems daily - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Web Services Employee Review

4.0
May 25, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You work on highly scalable distributed systems which pose a number of fun and complex problems. You work with highly skilled and distinguished professionals in the field who insist on the highest standards. It is an amazing environment for growth as a software craftsman.

Cons

The role comes with a heavy operational load. The fast paced environment results in a poor work-life balance.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Awesome team - great culture. Very customer focused.

Cons

It's not a great fit for folks who are not aligned to the culture.

3.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Ambitious projects if you're in the right team. Typically great team-mates. Don't believe the memes, the ppl are not back stabbing jerks but are overall genuinely nice. Not constrained by budgets when building cool things. Tools while sometimes clunky are powerful.

Cons

Schizophrenic lack of focus, entire teams get split, merged and upended multiple times a quarter. Some product managers are disconnected from reality. It didn't use to be the case, the PM-Ts were previously top notch. You're pushed to vibe code everything. Established products with loyal customers are getting neglected. Newer VP level leaders don't seem to know what they are doing. Veteran OG VP level leaders are either leaving in droves or seem stressed or checked out.

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