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Good Training, Chaotic Schedule

Principal Software Architect (L7)
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
June 4, 2022
San Francisco, California
3.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Salary is pretty good, lots of useful technical training (if you have good trainers). Looks good on a resume.

Cons

Most of the non-technical training can either be simplified or eliminated entirely. There is so much repetition and different training environments. It's too disruptive.

A lot of the non-technical trainers are extremely unprofessional and obnoxious. Overcrowding people's schedules and making them work 60-70 hour work weeks is lame. People are constantly moving because people are constantly leaving.

There's a tendency to hire for race over actual skills and overdoing DEI.

Advice to Management

At least 1 month of vacation each year.

Re-calibrate compensation.

Remove useless parts of non-technical training.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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