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Senior Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 1 year
September 21, 2022
Redmond, Washington
5.0
RecommendsPositive Outlook
Pros
  • Many different organizations to move around and try on new roles.
  • Total compensation is better than some tech companies.
  • Exciting work.
  • Managers promote open communication, sharing of ideas, and respectfully challenging others.
  • Super smart people to work with.
Cons
  • Amazon tends to hire highly ambitious people who put themselves above others.
  • Type A personalities dominate the management level, making it difficult for quieter folks to move up.
  • Some teams are siloed.
Advice to Management

Provide better growth opportunities for people who are not type-A.

Additional Ratings

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

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