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Good experience, but tough culture

Sr. Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Amazon for 6 years
March 22, 2025
Seattle, Washington
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Work with smart people, build software systems at Amazon scale. Operational excellence is a priority.

Cons

Lots of operational overhead to maintain a service. The on-call burden is real. Some managers are weak (poor communicators or just not transparent).

Additional Ratings

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

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