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Software Engineer 2
Former Employee
Worked at Amazon for 6 years
June 26, 2026
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Great people and a manageable workload. There are lots of different spaces that you can pivot into by switching teams. There are high coding standards. The spheres are actually a very nice workspace if you're in Seattle.

Cons

The on-call load can be quite inconvenient depending on team size.

Perks aren't at the same tier as other big tech companies. There is no free food, and the cafeterias that they have are overpriced garbage.

Your experience depends entirely on your team. A bad manager will make you miserable.

Management is forcing AI where it doesn't need to be.

Management prioritization is causing easily foreseeable issues.

The new CEO is pivoting away from the 'Day 1' mentality.

Employees are starting to be treated worse and worse.

Additional Ratings

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

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