Amazon

• Amazing outlook with CEO as a Visionary.
• You can be proud of your contribution to the company, as Amazon is now world-class.
• Fast-paced, results-oriented, open to communication, and startup-alike setups.
• Depending on where you come from, you can learn a lot from Amazon's unique value and culture, especially if you are starting your career here. Otherwise, you may experience some culture shock but still gain a lot.
• If you can survive, you will be tough enough to survive anywhere else.
• Overall, Amazon is a great company to train yourself both technically and mentally, and to be a "part" of your resume.

You may find the communication a little harsh, as they can easily be critical and negative. So, basically, you need to be mentally strong to survive. Amazon hires a lot, but many leave only after just a year of service, or even less.

I heard that if you are in an upper management role, you feel very valued by the company. But, if you are on the other end, you would feel like someone who can easily be replaced. Amazon hires a lot and lets go a lot. If you aren't let go, then you will experience a flood of workload to keep your job intact.

Benefits are on the low end compared to even much smaller companies.

If you are an SDET, unless you are lucky enough, there aren't much career outlook, as Amazon doesn't have a QA practice in many departments.

Amazon is not anymore a small company. You need to start valuing employees more so that top-notch engineers stay longer.