Not many benefits but competitive pay - Network Engineer Amazon Employee Review

4.0
May 18, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Company tries to keep good work/life balance - Top pay employer - 1st year and 2nd year bonus, 100% guaranteed - Stocks vesting in 4 years - Relocation and immigration assistance - Bright and talented people in the company - Focus in automation rather than repetitive tasks - Flexible WFH

Cons

- Few or none perks and benefits - Not the best dental and health insurance out there, many things are not covered - Frugality. Apart from a good salary, don't expect free snacks at work or group events as they are considered unnecessary. - Your team can be split in different timezones, making it difficult to collaborate - Micromanagement in daily stand ups - Like any other big company, it's difficult to get things done - Everyone is going after a promotion, meaning they don't have time to help in other projects unless it benefits them - In general, people leave after their 4th anniversary since there are no more bonuses or stocks - Some teams do 24 hr week oncall, once every 6 weeks - At least in Dublin, the housing crisis makes things 1000 times more difficult, 40%-50% of your salary will be wasted on rent

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5.0
May 17, 2026
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Pros

-Great team and manager -Lots of resources to learn -Flexible

Cons

-Pace can be brutal -Can have lots of meetings

5.0
Jan 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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