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Good Pay, Toxic Culture

Software Development Engineer (SDE) II
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for less than 1 year
March 13, 2021
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Good pay. You learn a lot. Lots of opportunities. Good for workaholics. Good if you are good at politics.

Cons
  • No team culture. You are on your own.

  • Most managers are bad.

  • No work-life balance. You have to work weekends and 12 hours per day.

  • You don't get support from your team.

  • The deadlines are too aggressive.

  • They don't give you time to learn anything, even if you are not experienced with their technology.

  • Lots of arrogant people.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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