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Software Development Manager
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 2 years
January 30, 2025
Austin, Texas
3.0
Pros
  1. Competitive compensation within the Austin area.
  2. Strong stock growth and increasing valuation.
Cons
  1. Poor work-life balance; despite raising concerns about risks, deadlines are prioritized over feasibility.
  2. Limited innovation, as employee feedback is often overlooked.
  3. Long-standing team members are resistant to change and not welcoming to new hires.
Advice to Management
  1. Ensure a balanced distribution of roadmap items across teams to prevent burnout.
  2. Constantly shifting priorities hinder deliverables and negatively impact team morale—maintain a clear and stable direction.
  3. Foster a more inclusive and collaborative culture through team bonding events, rather than solely focusing on enforcing deadlines.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
1.0

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