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Big Tech, Toxic Politics

Softeware Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
October 11, 2025
Berlin, Berlin
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good salary, big tech (for namesake though). Some colleagues are nice, others might backstab. Managers are kinda OK but could be really toxic as well.

Cons

Too much politics, at least in my org. It could be good for a few years, like maybe 3 max. Every orange badge at Amazon is probably not a good person. Some older people, red badge and above, are good. Others are mostly stupid/political.

Advice to Management

Amazon cannot retain good talent, mostly because of the politics. Now, much everyone is just doing subpar work with AI, and leadership is amazed at it because they are really naive and unoriginal.

Additional Ratings

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

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