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Good Comp, Bad Politics

Software Development Engineer (SDE) I
Former Employee
Worked at Amazon for less than 1 year
August 14, 2022
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Decent manga comp.

Some teams are good, but YMMV.

Some stimulating problems to be solved.

Cons

Workplace politics determining your career progression.

Cult-like leadership principles that you can arbitrarily manipulate to further your own goals.

On-call/labor demands outside of 9-5.

Often limited by bureaucracy and meetings. It's very possible for you to be pressured into work, and that work to be discarded by the company entirely.

Advice to Management

Less micromanaging and LP-driven nonsense, greater focus on people and work-life balance.

Additional Ratings

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

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