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Mediocre, even on a decent team

Software Development Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
August 18, 2025
Sunnyvale, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Compensation
  • Flexible despite 5-day RTO (team-dependent)
  • You will learn what it is like being a SWE outside of just developing (design process, working with multiple stakeholders, etc.)
Cons
  • Political asf, people act like a dog begging for a bone for any sort of leadership validation/visibility.
  • Slow development cycles (might be a pro to some lol).
  • Hack work is extremely common, and shortcuts are almost always taken.
Advice to Management

Protect your devs; they are a reflection of your leadership.

Also, don't make up fake issues/tasks just to stay employed. Actually manage something that provides value to the company.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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