Pros: High EQ culture, a lot of opportunities for those proactive enough to seek them out, and a phenomenal place to learn. I've learned a great deal about software development best practices and, of course, designing/developing on AWS.

Cons: Still not a ton of respect for front-end engineering depending on the team/org you join, but they're making strides.

Pros: Amazon provides a lot of opportunities to learn new skills and technologies, while improving those you already have and know. Amazon has a purposeful atmosphere that drives taking initiative and being productive, without being overbearing or competitive.

Cons: Not as much collaboration as I would like; a lot of the work is done solo.

Pros: My colleagues are at the top of their field. My direct management was phenomenal. They were competent, on top of things, and personable. A lot to learn, and very little handholding. Working for Amazon looks great on the resume.

Cons: Once hired, treatment takes a turn for the worse. Poor or no raises, even with stellar reviews. It's not uncommon to end with compensation less than you started. Very difficult and lots of bureaucracy to get promoted. Layoffs dropped out of the blue, despite the department turning a strong profit. The rest of the staff is required to pick up the slack. Anything HR or the recruiters promised you, forget it. Even if you have an agreement in writing, don't expect them to honor it. Tight deadlines while understaffed. Expected to have a full, functioning product before the requirements are fleshed out. Your management is partially in place to prevent you from addressing concerns to anyone who can actually do anything.