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Great pay and interesting projects, but intense culture and no remote flexibility

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 4 years
May 14, 2026
New York, NY
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Opportunity to work with a lot of very smart people
  • Interesting projects at huge scale
  • Great pay and benefits
Cons
  • Engineering culture is very intense with tight deadlines.
  • Must work in person, with limited or no flexibility for remote work.
  • Lots of bureaucracy due to large company size.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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