Pros: Some good technical stack to learn.

Cons: Everything else is pretty bad.

Pros: Good place to start a career and great learning at work.

Cons: 5 days back in office

Pros: Amazon offers exposure to large-scale distributed systems, high-traffic production environments, and modern cloud technologies, especially through its strong connection to AWS. Engineers often gain valuable experience in system design, scalability, and operational excellence, which are highly regarded in the industry. Compensation and benefits are generally competitive, and the company’s size allows opportunities to move between teams and work on diverse products. However, there are also drawbacks.

Cons: Work-life balance can vary widely, and some engineers report that the performance review system and emphasis on measurable output create stress.