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Competent people, bad amenities, bad leadership

Software Development Engineer I
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
March 29, 2026
New York, NY
4.0
Pros
  • Pretty good work-life balance.
  • Good engineering bar.
  • Good compensation.
Cons
  • I feel like people at this company aren't that driven.
  • The company's frugality principle is BS.
  • There are slow promo cycles in non-AWS orgs.

Additional Ratings

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

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