Pros
+ Lots of opportunities and challenges of scale + Rich problem set to pick from + Lots of existing skills and specializations to tap into for collaboration on impactful projects + Excellent set of engineers in the wider organization, and a great team of colleagues + Amazon's "values" and culture are really well-explained; employees follow these tenets, and you can clearly see why a large company is able to work efficiently and nimbly as a result of this culture.
Kontras
- For someone from a smaller shop, the large organization may be overwhelming and sometimes confusing. (However, colleagues are always there to help point you in the right direction when you need to.) - Large company-wide initiatives are possible, but you need to be patient and plan them right. - Protect your time -- there's a lot of interesting stuff happening at the company; prioritization of what you want to work on, and protecting your time from meetings cannot be overemphasized.