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Incompetent management with no regard for their employees

Software Development Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Amazon for 1 year
October 1, 2020
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Pros

None come to mind. It was the worst experience of my career by far.

Cons

Transferred to Pillpack as an Amazon engineer and transferred shortly after learning what a horrible subsidiary it is. As a core engineer, I pointed out several launch blockers and vulnerabilities to management, then was chastised as being "too aggressive and insulting to management." I never once raised my voice or was demeaning to anyone. In fact, communication was consistently called out as one of my superpowers prior to joining.

The blockers and operational gaps that I called out eventually (and rightfully) delayed their product launch. As a result, management asked me to leave because I "didn't align with their objectives." Basically, they're not a tech company and just want "yes men" that go along with management's non-customer-centric ideas.

The management repeatedly attacked the tech team while I was there, blaming us for their own failings as a product team and leaders. Do yourself a favor and avoid Pillpack at all costs. There are plenty of teams at Amazon where you will be treated with respect and valued.

Advice to Management

Treat your engineers with respect and trust that they are working with you, not against you.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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