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Managers have too much power with little oversight

SDE 2
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 4 years
March 13, 2026
Toronto, ON
2.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

If you get on well with your management chain, you can probably even coast or tweak for optics and survive for years, if not forever.

Cons

Being able to play politics games matters more than being technically good.

Additional Ratings

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

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