Amazon SDE1 as New Grad

Johns Manville
DJva18

Johns Manville

DJva18
Feb 25 13 Comments

I was recently offered an SDE1 position at Amazon as a new grad. I'd really like to hear from people who started out in this same position!

What should I be aware of?
What are the positives and negatives?
What is the work/life balance like?
What is the career trajectory like?
Is there a hybrid work schedule, or can we work remotely? (Do I actually have to relocate to Seattle?)

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  • Meta
    OFez06

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    OFez06
    This is highly dependent on the team you’re joining. My experience was great WLB and opposite of the experience you hear on blind.
    Feb 25 3
    • Johns Manville
      DJva18

      Johns Manville

      DJva18
      OP
      I keep reading about PIP. What exactly does it mean at Amazon?
      Feb 25
    • Amazon / Eng
      GlueJob

      Go to company page Amazon Eng

      PRE
      Patreon, Lockheed Martin
      GlueJob
      Performance Improvement Plan

      It's the last stop before you get fired for most people.

      Usually consists of deliberately unattainable goals and is really just a CYOA procedure to avoid wrongful termination lawsuits.
      Feb 25
  • Visa
    dshrute

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    dshrute
    I’m so sorry for your loss
    Feb 25 1
  • Amazon
    JzTR66

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    JzTR66
    These are all questions that you need to ask to your recruiter and to the interviewers during on site.

    What you hear from random people here on blind could easily mislead you.
    Feb 25 2
    • Johns Manville
      DJva18

      Johns Manville

      DJva18
      OP
      Yeah, I get that. I'm just a bit overwhelmed, and I want to make sure I'm not overlooking anything when making this decision. What are some important factors to consider?
      Feb 25
    • Amazon
      JzTR66

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      JzTR66
      I see you got the offer. Congrats. Just schedule a phone call with the HM and ask these questions to him.

      Then and only after then, if you are not satisfied come back and post here with your observations and questions.
      Feb 25
  • PwC
    peeWsee

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    peeWsee
    What’s the new grad offer this year?
    Feb 25 2
    • New
      GrizzlyDog

      New

      GrizzlyDog
      For me TC is 150K CAD with 0 YoE. Is that good?
      Mar 1
    • PwC
      peeWsee

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      peeWsee
      Took me 6 years of management consulting to hit that much in the USA. To me that’s great to citadel new hire probably not haha
      Mar 2
  • Amazon
    mEXI76

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    mEXI76
    Congratulations!! Lots of great opportunities ahead. Feel free to DM for promo advice
    Feb 25 0