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A Amazon Company

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Location
Seattle, WA
Size
10,001+ employees
Revenue
$10+ billion (USD)
Industry
Software Development
Founded
1994

Amazon: Earth's Most Customer Centric Company

Amazon stands as one of the world's most innovative technology companies, transforming from an online bookstore in 1994 to a global leader in e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services. With over 10,000 employees worldwide and a presence across more than 80 cities globally, Amazon continues to redefine how consumers shop and how businesses operate through groundbreaking technologies and relentless customer focus.

Guided By Four Core Principles

Amazon's culture is built on four fundamental tenets that drive every decision and innovation:

  • Customer obsession rather than competitor focus
  • Passion for invention and bold experimentation
  • Commitment to operational excellence in execution
  • Long-term thinking over short-term gains

These principles shape work across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Alexa, Prime, and countless other products that have revolutionized daily life and business operations worldwide.

Day 1 Mentality and Career Environment

At Amazon, every day is "Day 1" - maintaining the curiosity, agility, and innovative spirit that defined the company's early days. This philosophy creates a dynamic environment where:

  • Employees make smart, fast decisions and embrace bold innovation
  • Teams maintain startup agility despite global scale
  • Independent thinking and technical excellence are valued
  • Diverse opportunities span technical and non-technical roles
  • Professional development happens through cutting-edge projects
  • Global reach provides exposure to international markets and cultures

Impact Driven Work

Joining Amazon means becoming part of a team researching and developing technologies impacting millions of customers, sellers, content creators, and developers globally. Whether advancing cloud infrastructure through AWS, developing next-generation voice services with Alexa, optimizing live event experiences on Prime Video, or creating new customer experiences, Amazon offers the resources of a large corporation with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup. The company's commitment to being Earth's most customer-centric organization shapes every project, offering professionals the opportunity to work on solutions that transform industries and improve lives worldwide.

Mission

To be Earth's most customer-centric company, guided by invention, operational excellence, and long-term thinking.

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