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Interesting Work, Bureaucratic Nightmare

Software Development Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Amazon for 4 years
August 5, 2025
Toronto, Ontario
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Interesting problems, large scale, good learning opportunity.

Cons

Lots of bureaucracy and politics, double-think, and gaming of internal metrics. Weird attempts at thought control.

Additional Ratings

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

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