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The Pragmatic Engineer
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Working at Amazon as a software engineer – with Dave Anderson
- Dave Anderson, with over 12 years of experience, shares insights into Amazon's engineering culture as a software engineer.
- Topics covered include Amazon's engineering levels from SDE to Distinguished Engineer, autonomy in tech stack decisions, and oncall responsibilities.
- The unique concept of 'Bar Raisers' in Amazon's hiring loops for fair decisions is discussed.
- Amazon's operational intensity, focus on customer experience, and handling of outages sets it apart from other tech companies.
- Engineers at Amazon have the freedom to choose their development process, tools, and tech stack, resembling startup culture.
- Transition from Amazon to startups is smoother due to the startup-like environment within Amazon, attracting former Amazon engineers.
- The episode delves into promotions, hiring processes, oncall procedures, frugality culture, and managerial insights at Amazon.
- Dave Anderson's approach to financial independence and early retirement is highlighted.
- Amazon's intense focus on operational excellence, customer experience, and unique engineering culture make it a standout in the tech industry.
- The podcast provides valuable insights for individuals interested in Amazon's engineering culture and career paths within the company.
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