Good salary, not good WLB - SDE II Amazon Employee Review

2.0
12 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working as an SDE2 at Amazon UK offers a great salary and benefits, along with the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and large-scale systems. You’ll learn a lot, grow professionally, and collaborate with talented people from around the world. It’s a place where you can build strong technical skills and work on projects that impact millions of users.

Cons

On the flip side, the work can be intense, with tight deadlines and long hours that might affect your work-life balance. Amazon’s internal processes can feel rigid at times, and the role expectations can vary depending on the team, which might require some adaptability.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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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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