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Decent place to work, but upward mobility is tough

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 4 years
July 10, 2025
Seattle, Washington
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Competitive pay
  • Good work environment if in the right team
  • Provides a good foundation to start as an entry SWE
Cons
  • Bad upwards mobility/promotion timeline
  • Too many top-down campaigns leading to slow personal growth

Additional Ratings

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

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