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Amazon environment is Toxic- Simply don't go

Software Engineer 2
Former Employee
Worked at Amazon for 9 years
February 11, 2026
Seattle, WA
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The type of stress and the amount of work mean you can survive any company easily afterwards.

Cons

Life-work balance is not great, in addition to toxic leaders who keep giving promises to deliver without asking anyone on the team.

Advice to Management

Come clean and be more honest.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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