Amazon

Working at Amazon AWS, particularly within the EC2 team, provided incredible exposure to cutting-edge cloud technology. The scale of projects is massive, and you get to work on products that have a real, global impact.

The team culture is collaborative, and there are a lot of opportunities to learn from talented engineers.

The fast-paced environment means there's always a new project or challenge to tackle, which keeps things interesting and helps with personal growth.

The leadership principles are deeply ingrained in the culture, pushing you to think critically and take ownership of your work.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

The pace is intense compared to other big tech companies, and the workload can be high at times, especially with the number of projects you’re expected to manage.

Work-life balance can sometimes take a hit, particularly during high-priority launches or deadlines.

The bar for performance is set high, and it can feel like there's constant pressure to deliver.