How to set your Amazon career on right track?

New / Eng
nrrz72

New Eng

nrrz72
Sep 12, 2020 22 Comments

What would you suggest to someone who just started at Amazon as SDE2? How should he/she behave in the beginning to set their path correctly?

Work harder than expected, work more slowly? Any valuable tips for a new comer who can’t afford to get pipped?

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  • Amazon
    plisHireMe

    Go to company page Amazon

    plisHireMe
    Work more slowly? That isn't an option lol.

    Forget about PIP and get shit done, you'll be fine.
    Sep 12, 2020 7
    • New / Eng
      nrrz72

      New Eng

      nrrz72
      OP
      Got my first 1:1 soon. I’m overthinking maybe, sorry. Thanks for responses it’s calming me down :)
      Sep 12, 2020
    • Amazon
      oDja13

      Go to company page Amazon

      oDja13
      Biggest advice from me is to be a good communicator. If you're worried about something, flag it and escalate. Don't try to deal with shit on your own
      Sep 23, 2020
  • Amazon / Eng
    Mufasaa

    Go to company page Amazon Eng

    Mufasaa
    1. Work at a sustainable pace.
    2. Let your manager know that you are focused on growth and would like a mentor.
    3. At least once every month ask for constructive feedback.
    4. Take on high visibility projects and work with well respected sde3s.
    5. Try to maintain good relationship with team members and ask for help when you need. Don't wait being stuck.
    Sep 12, 2020 1
    • New / Eng
      nrrz72

      New Eng

      nrrz72
      OP
      Thanks, that is helpful.
      Sep 12, 2020
  • Uber
    tun

    Go to company page Uber

    tun
    Don’t work for a promotion to SDE3. The salary bump is not worth it. Focus on learning as Amazon is a great place to develop as an engineer. Then switch companies and join a different one at an SDE3 equivalent position.
    Sep 12, 2020 4
  • Amazon / Eng
    NoTime

    Go to company page Amazon Eng

    NoTime
    Just work at a sustainable pace. Don't try and game the system
    Sep 12, 2020 0
  • Amazon
    crKS71

    Go to company page Amazon

    crKS71
    I'd stay a year and jump ship to a better company for much higher TC. There is no point joining Amazon as sde 2 since sde 3 promo is much harder. Above all else it's good to get amazon name on your resume.
    Sep 12, 2020 1
    • New / Eng
      nrrz72

      New Eng

      nrrz72
      OP
      👍
      Sep 12, 2020