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      Not a place to live your life - Software Development Engineer Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      3 Sept 2016
      Software development engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Amazon gives tons of ownership if you want it. Your title is less important than your knowledge and ability to back it up.

      Cons

      Amazon will take whatever you will give, and then ask for more. They are perfectly fine pushing people to work long hours for 'releases' which happen all the time, and for ones that actually are big expect to kiss the world away. Don't forget your pager.

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      5.0
      3 Jul 2026
      Applied scientist intern
      Recommend
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      Business outlook

      Pros

      Hands on mentorship; enough resources

      Cons

      Little research, more engineering work

      5.0
      10 Jan 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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