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Tech IndustryDec 16, 2019
MicrosoftQOhe34

Principal SDE or SDM @ Amazon

What are some of the pros and cons of the two career paths at Amazon, in particular rewards/WLB/growth? I am currently an L65 Lead who doesn't necessarily like the IC growth trajectory at MS after 13+ yoe.

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Amazon HAzq58 Dec 16, 2019

What’s your amazon TC? How long have you been in 65?

Amazon HAzq58 Dec 16, 2019

SDM at Amazon is mostly PMing, and not that technical. Principal SDE could be more technical. Depend on what you like

Amazon CulStryBro Dec 17, 2019

Not so true in a real tech org. But yeah, PEs don't have to do people management so they have much more time to still be hands on with tech.

Facebook ojd6&#;$h Dec 17, 2019

Don't they have PMs for that?