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Smart colleagues but promotion politics can be tough

SDE 1
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 4 years
March 28, 2026
New York, NY
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

There was an opportunity to work with really smart people at scale.

Cons

It was challenging to navigate the politics of promotions.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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