Amazon

It is an excellent environment for understanding, operating, and improving massive systems at scale.

There is a competitive base salary paired with strong stock options and performance bonuses.

It is no surprise that Amazon has a notorious reputation regarding its workplace culture. The company suffers from poor management, often led by Technical Program Managers (TPMs) who have transitioned into managerial roles, which fuels a heavily political environment.

There is a distinct lack of basic professionalism; leadership and employees frequently shift blame onto employees without taking any personal accountability.

Furthermore, the HR department operates more to protect the organization than to support ethics.

The internal politics—especially within the Stores and Alexa organizations—are incredibly intense.

If you value your mental peace and long-term well-being, I strongly advise avoiding this environment, regardless of how attractive the salary package might seem.

Please take steps to improve culture and ethics in Indian locations.