work at amazon
At Amazon we offer employment opportunities for all types of people, covering a wide range of ages, educational levels, and professional paths; from people just entering the workforce to those with decades of experience. There are job opportunities for everyone, from our logistics centers, customer service teams, and data centers, to our software development centers, creative studios, and corporate offices.
We take our role as employers very seriously. In addition to providing one of the most advanced work environments in the world, with processes and systems that ensure the well-being and safety of employees, everyone who works at Amazon receives a competitive salary and has access from day one to a package comprehensive benefits package that includes a retirement plan and health insurance. Between 1,000 and 2,000 people work in a logistics center in permanent positions, and even more on a seasonal basis. Salaries vary depending on the region in which they are located. If we take Madrid as a reference, the annual base salary exceeds 20,300 euros gross.In addition, each employee of our logistics centers can participate in the Amazon Career Choice program, once they have completed their first year with the company. Career Choice offers free funding for tuition and associated fees for officially recognized courses, funding up to €8,000 over four years. The goal of this program is to make it easier for employees to acquire new skills that help them develop their careers, whether at Amazon or elsewhere. The program focuses especially on high-demand occupations in areas such as manufacturing, health care, or transportation. To date, more than 50,000 Amazon employees around the world have benefited. either on Amazon or anywhere else.The program focuses especially on high-demand occupations in areas such as manufacturing, health care, or transportation. To date, more than 50,000 Amazon employees around the world have benefited. either on Amazon or anywhere else. The program focuses especially on high-demand occupations in areas such as manufacturing, health care, or transportation. To date, more than 50,000 Amazon employees around the world have benefited.
Amazon is also the gateway to the world of work for many young people. Our workforce in Spain is, as a whole, relatively young; Since 2018, we have hired more than 1,500 people under the age of 28, and the average age of our workforce is 34. Many of the people we hired in 2021 were for high-skill, high-demand positions: During the year, we hired more than 350 people for positions such as software development, information technology or engineering.
Amazon’s leadership principles include the goal of becoming the best employer on Earth. It’s an ambition we take very seriously, and it’s reflected in how we engage with and support the people who work with us. In 2021 and 2022 we received the Top Employer certification in Spain, in recognition of our diverse and inclusive work environment, our professional development opportunities, and the training programs we offer our employees. In addition, Amazon was named the most attractive company to work for in 2021, according to a Randstad survey of 10,000 people, and LinkedIn has chosen us as one of the best companies to work for in the country.
