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Decent pay and learning, but stressful oncalls

Software Development Engineer (SDE) II
Former Employee
Worked at Amazon for 4 years
October 26, 2026
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Pay was decent.
  • Learning opportunities for new grads.
  • Standard corporate culture, which is a pro in my book as someone who worked for startups with a toxic environment and much higher intensity.
Cons
  • On-calls are stressful.
  • It's a coin flip landing in a good team or with a good manager.
  • Frequent reorgs lead to wasteful context switching, knowledge transfer, and confusion.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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