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Amazon is a great place to work

Software Development Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for less than 1 year
May 12, 2009
Seattle, Washington
5.0
RecommendsApproves of CEO
Pros

A challenging problem space with a lot of opportunity to develop interesting and complex problems. It is a company filled with great people with good ideas who have a passion for developing software.

The compensation is good and competitive. The work-life balance is excellent. Telecommuting is welcomed. Hours are flexible.

Cons

Infrequent on-call duty for operational support. Poor knowledge sharing within the company. Outdated platforms and technologies in use. Occasionally, the need arises for late-night support work. The operational burden of owning software is both a plus and a minus for the company.

Advice to Management

Continue pursuing a long-term, customer-focused approach.

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