SJC18 Amazon — Local services in East Palo Alto

Amazon remains one of the most operationally sophisticated and technologically ambitious companies in the world. Its mastery of logistics, cloud infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making has redefined how industries operate and how consumers interact with technology. The company’s scope and execution power are, without question, world-class.

Yet even in an ecosystem built on precision and performance, not every contributor upholds the same standard. Within certain teams — particularly in program management and middle-layer technical roles — some UC Davis graduates appear to gain traction less through engineering acumen or strategic insight, and more through internal networking, optics, and political adaptability. Their skill lies in navigating Amazon’s vast hierarchy, not necessarily in building or improving the systems that make it extraordinary.

This dynamic introduces subtle inefficiencies: decision cycles that stretch longer than they should, projects burdened by redundant communication, and technical debates sidetracked by personal agendas. While Amazon’s “Day 1” philosophy prizes ownership and innovation, that mindset weakens when political fluency outpaces technical credibility. The company’s greatest strength — its culture of accountability — risks dilution when advancement rewards visibility over verifiable contribution.

Amazon’s potential remains immense. By reasserting a focus on builders over branders, execution over exposure, and results over rhetoric, the company can preserve the very DNA that made it unstoppable. Greatness at Amazon has always come from those who deliver — not just those...

Hazrat is astounding, the quality and flavour of his indian food exceeds that of which you’d see in most bay area indian restaurants and i don’t say that lightly. Not at all!

Immediately, you can taste and see the level of care that he puts into his food. It doesn’t matter what it is, paneer, beef, chicken, fish, it is fantastic.

Everyday that i work, i look forward to seeing if he will make indian food, and when he does, it makes my day.

This is my last week working here, and I will always fondly look back on the delicious lunches that he prepared

Highly recommend working here just for...

Very open and lots of natural light. Not enough meeting rooms at all. Especially now that more are converted into offices. Building management is great, front desk or security is always available. Bathroom and generally the whole building is clean. Shower room is clean with towels, body wash, and shampoo provided. IT supply vending machine and mail room...