Good to have on your resume for next future jobs
No work life balance, 60+ hours is the expectation for everyone
Looking to check market worthiness. Recently promoted L5 at google, can I consider Principal PM L7 at Amazon. My peers are already Head of product at Amazon. Mention the level that I should try.
I have 8 months experience as a SWE and am about to start my masters at GT since I have a BS in EE. I think long term it will help become an eng manager/ beef up my resume for a transition from my no name company with crappy stack. My salary is 90k, no stock options, mid level benefits. Wondering ...Read more
Can I apply to multiple subsidiaries of Amazon and get the interview going? Or to put other way, if I fail at IMDB, would I still be considered for Amazon or AWS? TC : 250K YOE: 6
Did poorly on online assessment, can I apply for other positions?
My PERM is pending and expecting a decision on it within a month or two. I heard that companies cannot file for H1-B or GC while it’s doing layoffs. Can Amazon move ahead with i140 application after I receive my PERM decision? If not, how long will they have to wait? #workvisa #h1b #gc #amazon #la...Read more
I had interviewed at Amazon in Oct (before the hiring freeze and layoffs) and recruiter told my cool-off period was 12 months. There are some new openings at Amazon. Is it worth the time to apply for those positions or recruiter will automatically reject my application given the cool-off? TC: 0 (l...Read more
I am currently joining as sr. PM -T at amazon. I was down levelled during interview. Can i apply for higher level role internally after 6 months? does this happen often?
Hi! Is there any downside in applying to more then one role at a company like Amazon? I'm a PM looking to make a move. I found several roles I'm interested in and wondering if being referred for several at once decreases my chances of being interviewed. Thank you!
Well I’ve heard so many scary reviews about Amazon’s work life. My current TC is less than satisfactory. And I have a very persuasive HR from Amazon pushing me for an interview. Should I even consider applying to Amazon. How is the TC compared to Apple and do they have teams with a good work life ba...Read more
I'm a software developer with 1+ year of experience. A senior software development manager at Amazon had posted an opening for SDE1(3+years exp) on LinkedIn, so I reached out to him and he set me up with his recruiter. I had a call with the recruited a couple of days back and he mentioned that the ...Read more
I failed my online assessment for a position at Amazon. How long should I wait to re-apply again?
Posting this on behalf of my gf. She works at Amazon and I can clearly see she’s burned out(and thinking of resigning right away) and has been experiencing health issues(stomach aches and back pains) from many months now+ she has migraine too.. She completed her first year in Amazon this year and d...Read more
1. Can FMLA paperwork be signed by doctors outside US? 2. Does Applying for FMLA grant 3 weeks of auto approved leave before which the doctor has to sign off. 3. Can therapists sign FMLA or should I find a PCP ? #burnout #mentalhealth #amazon
SDE1, 2 or 3? I have about 3 years of experience in coding. I am afraid to fail the SDE2 interview, not gonna lie. Just moved to US from europe, language barrier makes it harder for me to express myself correctly, therefore my concerns. Should I apply for SDE1 hoping the interview is easier? Is th...Read more
I applied for a role at Amazon and I'm preparing for the onsite. In the meantime, LinkedIn suggested another position, which is similar to the first one (basically identical skill set, but different BU within Amz), and which is slightly closer to my domain expertise. Would I get in trouble if I app...Read more
Amazon has new openings and I want to apply for non-tech roles, mainly in Sales and Marketing. How to proceed? With referals, direct apply, mail or any other method. If referal, then whom to approach. I tried referals for other companies, but did not work. I am working in an IT startup in Digital Ma...Read more
Is it OK to apply simultaneously for 2 different positions at Amazon, e.g.: 1. Sr SDE 2. Sr DevOps Architect Or can you only apply for one at a time? Asking for a friend. TC: 300 YOE: 15 #amazon
Hello Amazonians, I am working in avionic industry and my role is in line with project/program/product manager. Since I have a diverse background, I am looking for a compelling way to tell my story and show how I fit in an organization like Amazon. I am looking for recommendations especially if you...Read more
Hi everyone! I’m applying for multiple roles at Amazon at the same time and wanted to see how I would go about this. Roles are different: software, program mgr, business development What’s your recommendation because they are different roles objectives.. -what should I list as objective on my resume...Read more
A recruiter from Amazon Care has reached out to me for a SDE2 position. I hear mix things about Amazon’s culture and compensation. Before dusting off my interviewing skills I would like to hear from the community if it’s even worth the time to apply. For context I am a Senior dev at Shopify. I lov...Read more