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High compensation and opportunities, but chaotic management

Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 6 years
August 9, 2026
Sunnyvale, CA
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Competitive environment
  • Abundant opportunities and high-impact projects
  • High compensation for top tiers
Cons
  • Lack of work-life balance and a lot of politics.
  • Chaotic project management, which often forces six-month timelines into three months.
  • The frugality leadership principle is frequently misinterpreted as choosing the cheapest option.
  • Frequent layoffs and URA.

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
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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