Not a Place to Develop a Career, Good for a Short SDE Stint
Not a Place to Develop a Career, Good for a Short SDE Stint
In the first few years working at Amazon, you will learn a ton about how to design and develop large-scale/high-throughput applications and systems.
Currently having Amazon on your resume means something. Get your 3-4 years in, use the Amazon line on your resume to pass other company's resume filters, and grow your career elsewhere.
No work/life balance issues with just delivering enough to not be the lowest performer on the team.
The culture at Amazon forces individuals to worry only about their own contributions and not to support others.
The deferred compensation for top-tier performers means that there is no immediate benefit to working hard. You may deliver something very useful, but your compensation will only increase 2-3 years later.
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Software Development Engineer
The process was extensive and felt exhausting. It included: * A resume screen * A coding assessment * A work-style assessment * An interview with an engineer over Zoom Weeks passed between each step, making it feel like a long wait.
Software Development Engineer
The interview process involved three steps: * Online assessment * Phone interview * Virtual onsite The behavioral part was the toughest section, I would say. The problem-solving/DSA/design part was also tough (LC Medium-Hard). The problems I
Software Development Engineer
First, you had to complete your online application. Next, there was an online coding exam. After passing that, you proceeded to an in-person interview. This interview involved multiple rounds of questions from four individuals.
Software Development Engineer
Boise, Idaho, United StatesFebruary 1, 2022The process was extensive and felt exhausting. It included: * A resume screen * A coding assessment * A work-style assessment * An interview with an engineer over Zoom Weeks passed between each step, making it feel like a long wait.
Software Development Engineer
CanadaNovember 1, 2021The interview process involved three steps: * Online assessment * Phone interview * Virtual onsite The behavioral part was the toughest section, I would say. The problem-solving/DSA/design part was also tough (LC Medium-Hard). The problems I
Software Development Engineer
CanadaAugust 1, 2021First, you had to complete your online application. Next, there was an online coding exam. After passing that, you proceeded to an in-person interview. This interview involved multiple rounds of questions from four individuals.
