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Software Development Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 1 year
November 22, 2022
Denver, Colorado
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Get to work with the latest tech.
  • Work with capable and intelligent coworkers.
  • Get to build a new and exciting product.
  • Gain knowledge that I actually benefit others with what I build.
  • Access to immense internal resources for learning.
  • Free coffee in the office.
  • Free parking.
  • Work from home 4 days a week.
Cons
  • On-call.
  • Work week generally exceeds 40 hours (50-60 on bad weeks).
Advice to Management

Prioritize what can actually be accomplished in a 40-hour week, rather than letting senior leadership come up with a list of requirements and a deadline, then expecting it all to be completed.

Additional Ratings

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

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