Life after Amazon brand on Resume. Does landing interview become easier ?

Apr 16 17 Comments

Hi everyone,

Posting on behalf of a friend.

Want to know is it worth joining Amazon for the brand name ? I want to work as an Android Engineer at companies like Spotify, Netflix, Uber Amsterdam, Meta, Snap etc... But for some reason my resume is not getting through there! Not able to land an interview.

I'm able to get calls from Google, MSFT, Booking.com, Zalando etc though.

Want to know will the Amazon brand name help with this situation ? Atleast landing an interview at any company in any part of the world.

Also, is the TC offered better if coming from Amazon vs any other non-faang ?

Blind tax (his):
YOE: 2.5
Current TC: 24L
Offered: L5, 42L + 22L + 18L + 22/4

#engineering #software #swe #amazon #resume

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TOP 17 Comments
  • Google / Eng
    money 911

    Go to company page Google Eng

    money 911
    There are definitely some companies that I see on a resume and I give the interviewee a bit more credibility up front.. Amazon is one of those.

    There are also some companies that I vet the candidate a bit more because the company has a poor reputation
    Apr 16 2
  • Twitter / Eng
    FleetFlot

    Go to company page Twitter Eng

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    FleetFlot
    I have Amazon on my resume and every company you listed has been kicking down my door trying to get me to apply. All US though
    Apr 16 4
    • Twitter / Eng
      FleetFlot

      Go to company page Twitter Eng

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      FleetFlot
      The more yoe on resume the more appealing a candidate will look. But proving that you're "good enough for Amazon" will definitely open some doors pretty quickly
      Apr 16
    • Have an offer from Booking Amsterdam as well and wanted to move to Europe. But not sure if leaving Amazon for that would be a good idea.

      What do you suggest ? Savings will be same at both places so money is no matter.
      Apr 16
  • New / Eng
    einst3in

    New Eng

    einst3in
    🍿
    Apr 16 3
  • New / Eng
    wicher

    New Eng

    wicher
    Well he is not just joining for brand name, don't you think that's a good offer for 2.5 yr exp?

    Also the mentioned companies mostly hire people in us only. So one career path can be joining amazon -> internal transfer to Seattle after 2 yr -> switch
    Apr 16 2
  • SOTI
    ggga

    Go to company page SOTI

    ggga
    His current company?
    Apr 16 1