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Amazon

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Complete Amazon career guide covering e-commerce, AWS cloud, Prime services hiring. Interview prep, salary insights, and job opportunities across tech roles.

Website

amazon.com

Industry

E-commerce & Cloud Computing

Year founded

1994

Employees

1,540,000

About

Amazon is the world's largest e-commerce platform and cloud computing provider, serving hundreds of millions of customers globally through retail, AWS, Prime Video, and digital services.

The company operates massive fulfillment networks, advanced logistics systems, and cloud infrastructure that powers much of the internet.

Amazon employs over 1.5 million people worldwide across technology, operations, retail, and corporate functions.

Known for its customer obsession principle and rapid innovation in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and same-day delivery.

Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, USA · Arlington, Virginia, USA
Key leadership
Andy Jassy (CEO), Jeff Bezos (Executive Chairman)

Notable highlights

  • World's largest cloud computing platform (AWS) with 32% market share
  • Prime membership program with over 200 million subscribers globally
  • Operating in 20+ countries with localized marketplaces
  • Major investments in AI, robotics, and autonomous delivery systems
  • One of the world's most valuable companies by market capitalization

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