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Non-AWS Amazon Student Program Hire

Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for less than 1 year
September 13, 2022
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

My team and adjacent coworkers are friendly and welcoming. We don't skimp out on team events or meals to make sure our morale is high.

Career growth is fantastic; the track to promotion is clear, and internal transfers are easily within reach when desired.

Compensation is high; other companies couldn't even come close.

Job stability is a must, especially in this economic climate. I have faith in Amazon as a company, and being a part of the company has reinforced that faith.

The number of teams means the opportunity to grow into management is more accessible because of the number of managers required.

Cons

The Amazon Student Program, through which I was hired, is poorly organized and confusing to work with.

The organizational structure of Amazon is confusing; it took me a while to figure out where my team sits.

Change is fast at a per-team level, but wider change is very difficult with Amazon's many-team structure. Handing down decisions is hard when there are so many teams.

Super-fast pace and a ton of internal tools make for a very steep learning curve.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
5.0

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