Amazon

Learning @ Amazon stays at the top. In case you are from a different company, like a start-up/BPO, getting used to the culture here takes some time. People are extremely friendly and helpful. No one micromanages you as to what time you log in or log out (this applies to L4+). Pay is good, along with a joining bonus (stocks too), which cannot be utilized until the vesting period, which is for 2 years. Hence, as compensation, you get a joining bonus.

Suggestion: In case you are joining Amazon and go to HR for salary discussion, negotiate. Reject the offer in the first place. They will come back and say this is what we offer. However, let them know you have done market research and for the skills you possess, you need that extra hike/money. They will budge; it will take a week but will happen (personal experience).

Office is great. Location: Multiple, depending on which city you are from. I am from BLR, and my office is located in Bagmane. Food is average, however, at a low cost.

Everything you do or are about to do revolves around Leadership Principles. You eat and breathe Leadership Principles.

Culture-wise, since people are exceptional and friendly, it takes some time to get used to and trust people. Career opportunities are great, and you need to spend some time in a role, and then basis performance, promotions happen.

No cons observed so far, like really! Let me name a few though (nitpicking here).

There's no induction here; it's all online and content gets assigned to you. You complete it one by one. Progress is seen by your manager, and weekly discussions happen to know if you face any difficulties.

Content is so theoretical and sometimes gets boring and sleepy.

Shifts change monthly, and sometimes you have to extend and sometimes work on weekends too (one day only, either Saturday or Sunday), depending on the specific team.

HRs are very stingy and try to negotiate like crazy. Initial HR calls check your expectations and stuff. You quote a number, and hence interviews proceed. Once an interview is cleared, HR comes back and says, "This is our limitation, this is the max we can offer" (jazz).

Suggestion to HRs: Be like LinkedIn HR. If a candidate asks for 16 LPA and the position has a limitation of 20 LPA, offer them 20 LPA rather than bargaining and bringing down the candidate's morale. Don't offer less than the expected number (14 LPA) by quoting a random number for reference. And please be careful while reading and accepting the offer. Try to do calculations based on tax, PF, etc., and see what's in hand. Reject if not suitable.