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Learn Tech, Beware Politics

Principal Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 20 years
June 1, 2024
Seattle, Washington
4.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Learn new technology from peers

Cons

Upper-level jobs can become very politically motivated, despite Amazon's stated creed to be data-driven.

Advice to Management

Stay away from believing your own smell.

Make sure you make employee-related decisions by seeking data from the employee's true peers.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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