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Lots To Do, Bad Code

Software Development Engineer (SDE) II
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for less than 1 year
October 7, 2025
Bellevue, Washington
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Lots of product areas to choose from. Low bureaucracy.

Cons

Poor code quality due to extreme focus on results.

Stack ranking sets terrible incentives.

WLB can be terrible in many orgs.

Additional Ratings

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

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