Could be better - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
29 Oct 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Very good work, diverse work, nice peer group, small teams. work is very challenging and original. you get more responsibilities soon. nice growth opportunities are good for people who take up the challenges. still not yet in the indian mould, so there is not much difference from the seattle based teams and indian teams, which is good. the hiring bar is pretty high, so you work with a lot of brilliant people, which helps in shaping your career better. Compensation is pretty good compared to the industry average, and there is good recognition for good work. you feel like working in a startup.

Cons

the facilities are very mediocre and downright poor in some cases. the management does not mind cutting costs on the facilities provided, there is not much to refresh during work, the cafeteria is bad, poor phones, not many meeting rooms, no TT tables. some teams work on 24 by 7 support model which is very bad. some managers care only about the quantity of work and not quality. not much interaction between various teams like in seattle, the teams here keep to themselves. not much innovative ideas come from the indian team, inspite of having great talent, the management does not seem to be using them well.

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Cons

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5.0
10 Jan 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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