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I cleared my onsite for Amazon in Arlington a few weeks ago and I’m currently in the team matching process. I’ve talked to a few managers and have narrowed down to two teams. Alexa: news and privacy on the Alexa mobile app. Most of the development will be in react native. My experience is full stac...Read more
I didn't wanted to make the move and Blind and everyone says AWS! AWS! But I am frustrated in AWS with the ops hell, I got 25 sev-2s so far and on-call is not over. I tried looking for internal teams and most of the people's CRs are alarm threshold, region expansion, all those garbage work. Other t...Read more
I have a quick question, recently I have received two offers from Amazon for SDE 1 position : Alexa privacy team and Amazon AWS Tier 1 team. Which is the best team to accept the offer considering work life balance?
I have two recruiters, one with AWS, one with Alexa, both asking me to do 90 minute OA but I can only pick one. Which is better? Holistically, like WLB, opportunity for growth, etc. Is the online assessment / interview process the same for each? TC - 110k #amazon #aws #alexa
Any manager hiring a SDE-2s in seattle for a new AWS or Alexa initiatives? Please ping me. Would be happy to chat!
Currently interviewing for two SDM positions with Amazon, one is in AWS and the other one in Alexa team. Which one would be a better choice and why?
I got an offer from Amazon (Applied Scientist L5) but the recruiter told me I need to decide between Alexa vs. AWS before I get the offer details. I was wondering whether the TC in the (initial) offer may depend on my choice between Alexa and AWS or should I expect approximately the same offer regar...Read more
Which team has more long term potential for future job opportunities? Got offers to join as SDE
I have two offers for a L7 TPM at AWS and Alexa. I need to decide on one. Can anyone tell me the pro and cons of both divisions? What is the TC I can expect? Expected TC - Yet to be discussed Current - MSFT L63; TC $220,000 #tpm #amazon #aws #alexa
Hi, Is it legal to conduct interview for both AWS and Alexa team at the same time? Thanks TC: 65K EU
I'm a scientist at Alexa currently. I'm contemplating exploring options at AWS. Pros of AWS - The research output of the AWS team is better and a lot of scientists at Alexa don't seem to be have a great idea of what they're doing - a few people in the AWS team seem high quality though I don't know a...Read more
Been given a choice between the Aws team or the Alexa team (both in Bay Area). I am looking for a team that has a decent work life balance. Which one should I choose?
I have SDE offer from Amazon. Like to know which org Alexa AI or AWS WWRO is good. Which org is better for growth in skills as good software developer. Commenting reasons would be most helpful.
Currently interviewing as Principal PM-T with both teams. Which pays more, Alexa or AWS?
TL;DR: Looking for groups within AWS or Alexa that have decent team culture and would be a good place to grow further as an engineer. Longer version: I've been working for 5 years in defense. My leaders have always been appreciative of my work, but I'm finding that the technical challenges I solve ...Read more
Hi is there any HM working for Amazon Alexa Or AWS in Bay Area? I have recently received an offer from Amazon Alexa AI team (1 day ago) and it’s in Seattle. I would like to stay back in Bay Area due to family reasons. My recruiter isn’t connecting me with any HMs in Bay Area. Any opportunity is real...Read more
Hi All - I am going to be applying for L6 PM and PMTs roles for Alexa and AWS teams. I see a huge disparity in the experiences on Blind. Can somebody let me know the best teams for Alexa/AWS Teams for Product Management ? Which teams have a good Product Vision? Hoping to be a Data Product Manage...Read more
How long it generally takes for l5 to l6 promotion in alexa and aws. Which org will be better for learning and growth ? If considering overall which one is the best team to join in Amazon ? Tc : 60L Yoe : 3yrs
How would you rate the work, visibility, promo velocity of the above orgs. Which orgs from the above have minimum On-Call commitments? Is the promo/TC co-related to being a part of teams with higher on call? Planning on applying to Amazon and have been contacted by recruiters from the above listed t...Read more
Based on my research, I assessed that AWS TPM makes a lot than Alexa TPM. is that true?