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Strong engineering culture but heavy workload and stress

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Amazon for less than 1 year
May 3, 2026
Seattle, WA
4.0
Pros

Strong engineering culture with high standards. Good compensation and benefits. Opportunities to work on large-scale systems and learn from experienced engineers. Ownership and impact are emphasized.

Cons

Workload can be heavy and sometimes stressful. Work-life balance may vary across teams. Internal processes can be complex and slow. Communication across teams can be challenging.

Additional Ratings

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

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