Great Company, but intense work environment with lot of writing/reading. - Senior Technical Program Manager Amazon Employee Review

4.0
Jan 17, 2022
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Pros

Organization is build for long term success where core leadership principles, backed by incentive structure nurture a great work culture for learning and innovation. Very strong focus on end customer and continuously raising the bar. Lot of investment in employees to prepare them for the work rigor.

Cons

Pace or work is very intense. Not only would you need to work long hours (initial years) but each of those hour needs far more concentration and productivity than at most other organizations. Amazon encourages and demands very strong writing skills, even senior people write 6 page narratives. Every sentence needs to be very carefully though through, should be backed by thorough analysis, and metrics. If writing and reading does not come naturally to you or if you have grown out of those habits then making your mark at Amazon will be a struggle.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Stressful performance base job at higher lvl

Cons

A lot of extra hours

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
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Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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