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So big... But they really seem to care

Systems Development Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Amazon for 1 year
November 5, 2021
Herndon, Virginia
5.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Customer oriented at all levels. The model is based off making the customer happy as opposed to just trying to make money. Happy customers buy your products/services.

The company seems to be built on a value-oriented model that is actually applied on a daily basis.

Everyone I've met so far is really nice and makes me feel welcome and included. They are also willing to teach and share knowledge. It's pretty awesome that smart people are willing to help you get smarter.

Very inclusive culture.

A lot of opportunity for growth and gaining experience with different products/technologies/etc.

Lots of freedom to do work on things you think is important, manage your own time, etc.

Cons

Pay is a little confusing, dependent on Restricted Stock Units.

It's just plain huge. Could be easy to get lost if your team doesn't pay attention to you, or you're not self-driven.

Advice to Management

Sometimes there is a little too much freedom. As an employee, I want to make sure that I'm meeting and/or exceeding expectations.

Clear expectations help me do that. It's definitely a fine line, but asking a question like, "Do you need any clarification on what is expected of you?" would probably help that, especially periodically in the beginning.

Additional Ratings

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

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