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Good For Short Term But Consider How Long You Want To Stay

Software Development Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
September 8, 2024
Arlington, Virginia
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Software you work on can have an impact on many customers.
  • Good pay.
  • If you get a good manager, they will try to help you grow.
  • Company name recognition on your resume.
Cons
  • On-call can be hectic if the software your team owns is critical and/or badly maintained.
  • If your management chain doesn't like you, it's best to start looking for a new job.
  • You need to survive the stack rankings, otherwise you'll get put onto focus, which can lead to a PIP.
Advice to Management

If a project goes badly due to lack of clarity and changing priorities, maybe ask yourself what led to this happening in the first place instead of giving out pips.

Additional Ratings

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

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