Amazon Software Developer reviews

3.5

55% would recommend to a friend

(6,268 total reviews)
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Andrew Jassy

42% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Software Developer Engineer employees have rated Amazon with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,268 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Amazon is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
5.0
Mar 17, 2026

Good employer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

ownership paid well Autonomy Smart engineers as peers

Cons

High stress Ops is immense

4.0
Mar 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong engineering culture with opportunities to work on large scale systems. Exposure to complex technical problems and modern tools. Smart and talented teammates who are willing to help and collaborate. Good compensation and benefits compared to many companies. Great place to grow technically if you are proactive.

Cons

Work-life balance can sometimes be challenging during high workload periods. Expectations and timelines can feel aggressive at times. Processes and documentation may vary across teams. Pressure to deliver results quickly can lead to stressful periods.

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