Realistic Day in the Life as an Amazon Software Engineer in Seattle | In-Office Edition

hi all! i'm back again with a day in my life vlog (office edition)
i hope everyone is enjoying their last few weeks of summer :)
thank you so much for your support~
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#softwareengineer #amazon #seattle #softwaredeveloper #faang

[@imjenncho]

hi everyone, thank you for the love on this video 💕✨ I’m seeing many questions, I’d love to do a Q&A video and share my non traditional path to becoming a SWE! Please comment your questions in this video~

[@ssysn]

I ❤️you

[@goutvols103]

Rumor central has your employer laying off some folks. What have you heard if able to reply. Thanks in advance.

[@thecodingsim6003]

I love this kind of video, it's been getting me through my classes and motivates me !

[@jcfontech]

This is an awesome day in the life, so glad you caught a good weather day in Seattle on tape!

[@norpriest521]

So basically a life of software developer is go to office, sending few emails, have a small chat with co-workers, find good coffee and sandwiches for lunch, repeat same process in the afternoon, have good dinner, then head back home? Haha wtf

[@namelessghouls]

@@norpriest521 that's everyone's life that works in an office when you're an individual contributor.

[@user-ti3qt9ik1d]

love your daily routine, I'm in the second year of computer science and I wish I'll have a good and calm job.

[@Kaikive]

This was such a calm vlog (: Love the vibe!

[@imjenncho]

thank you!

[@UraNiUmXXpLoSiVez]

I dig the video editing , i miss Seattle been a while since i been back , and im looking to transition into software Dev. So its cool to see how you do your thing ……. Thanks for the video

[@LeticiaSantos-gt9bx]

I just love your videos! So relatable ❤

[@livinginseattle206]

I love this video. I can feel the vibe. Kudos!

[@TechiesUnofficial]

You have a very calming voice. Fits perfectly with your choice of background music. I like it

[@zhilinwang6303]

I am looking forward to working in Seattle!

[@SuperRabbitPrincess]

The life of a software engineer is so good.

[@RickydeCamargo]

It was a true pleasure to watch your vlog.

[@Heygeraldinefranco]

I love Seattle, grew up there and visit family every so often! Yes we have beautiful days in Seattle lol not always rainy!

[@thehiddenexperience4116]

Why'd you leave? I plan on moving from California to Seattle. I was born in New York though so City won't be new for me

[@jeankim3525]

Soo happy to see you again. Very beautiful and nice filming Very proud of you love you so much too.

[@imjenncho]

Ty for the support! 💕

[@user-oi1dn4xb1i]

제니퍼 진짜 멋있는 워킹우먼 아마존 오피스도 보여주고 알찬 하루 잘보았네 유리천장 뚫고 계속 성장해서 더 멋진 우먼으로 한국에서도 이모가 항상 응원 한단다

[@benfisher9942]

I enjoyed the vlog! Can you do a video on what the interview process was like for sde at amazon or how you studied for it?

[@MrJayspeaks]

Show up late then leave early to get breakfast. Im going to try this as soon as I find a job😂

[@cmsouzaac]

Hi Jenni, my name is Cristian, I'm Brazilian. It's a pleasure to meet you and now I follow your channel. I'm a beginner developer, I study in c# and js languages. I really like your channel.😉

[@renansouza351]

Nice vlog, such a good vibe!! Love from Brazil

[@imjenncho]

thank you!

[@rawandmadi8339]

Vivace and Monorail are my favorite coffee shops! I usually order a cappuccino or latte, and they're so good :)

[@kaifuzzy1]

great video! Nice and calm vibes

[@CryptoAlex1]

loved the video!!!!!

[@edwardcasadia9813]

your voice are so calming

[@hasbia2060]

I am a computer science student in the first year, I hope that one day I can be in Seattle and work in one office with you

[@danielsantillan6310]

Love that vibe :D

[@LizardBec]

I’m also a software engineer, and my favorite cafe is Café Hagen in cap hill! Cheers :)

[@williamprice3929]

"I wake up at 7:00, get to work at 9:30, have a coffee break at 10:15, have another break at 11:00, have hour lunch, next thing is having diner at 5:00." Didn't tell people what time she quit for the day, had to be before 5. It's looks to me like you actually did 3 1/2 hours of any real work, if one would call it that.

[@robertlayton4624]

Yeah, it is pretty nice to be able to maintain an easy schedule when you are efficient with your time at work. My buddy works for Amazon and I'm constantly hearing about the shifts in his schedule from his projects he works on. Don't let one sneak peek into the life of someone be a portrayal of their entire work ethic.

[@HardcoreDancr]

They about to be laid off now.

[@gerhardschreiber5866]

Right, I'm not in US and for sure my income about 40-50% less than for US software engineer. What I know is that I work from around 8-22. Of course with some breaks in between. And she seems to have a pretty relaxed engineering day ... compared to mine.

[@laurafabianmarrero]

​@@HardcoreDancrshe still working there So keep dreaming

[@claydavis8998]

I can't remember the last time I woke up at 8AM on a work day. Living in suburbs, being married and 2 kids has deprived me of sleep.

[@nullx2368]

Ended up laughing a bit in the end because this video made me hungry not wanting to work! 80% was tastey food not programming :D

[@ederlindaaguinaldo5866]

Cafes that i like in seattle are Cafe Hagen (has the best food), wunderground, broadcast cafe (cacio de pepe bagel is great w/cream cheese), magic matcha, and aroom

[@ThomasG-nr9pt]

Howl is literally bigger than Teddy. Nice, soothing vlog.

[@airbender9593]

Flexible hours. Do you leave when your work is done or by the hours?

[@antonfernando8409]

So your pure working periods are: 9:30 to 12:15 say 3 hours, then 1:30 to 5:00 say 4 hours, that's an easy 7 hr day, ending at 5pm, with a walk break, and a lunch break, and an uneventful post lunch period till dinner. That's luxury compare to my recent place, never left at 5, likely 6:30 or 7, and with breaks similar yours, but at least 2 meetings, so a normal day like 8 pure work hours plus 1 meeting hour, still due to pressure and workload always felt behind schedules. Now thinking may be 8-6 as my new normal specially when working from home. 8-6 is a long day, but that's life for a s/w developer.

[@CorDharel]

Yes I don't' get it either. The video is super cool and all but what you get to the office at 09:30 AM and leave at 5 PM... why only so many hours? Do you probably happen to have a special contract with less hours? In my country everybody needs to work 8+ hours when working 100%.

[@johncube]

Come to Italy, same job,13 meeting a day, 50% of working weekends, 60 realistic hours a week on work, shitty salary.... And you have to be Happy cause you have a job likes this...

[@kia6490]

Y'all missed the point. Many take it easy but also take work home in the evening. And work on weekend too. Some folks work longer days and then step away. Some like their work the same as a hobby and don't need to step away. So it's always relaxing but always have work in between off hours too.

[@Gunes-ve-Han-SoHee]

If you add the subtitles through the KZbin app, your channel will grow quickly. You're really good at this, keep it up! 👍🏻

[@investor0005]

My favorite Café is Starbucks at Amazon Doppler building!

[@Bad3r]

great video!! 😄

[@be236]

Nice video... I've always wanted to know how working at Amazon is... I have a 2+ hour bus commute from north to downtown Seattle at mid-sized high-tech co... so jealous of your 15-min commute. ;)

[@hojjatazimi370]

I love that vlog

[@darlynolivodev]

Your videos are too relax, when i see your videos, i'm very heavy, with My soul N My mind, thanks for this feeling

[@danLTa1]

I hope you upload more often ☺️

[@tonypham1803]

I am starting my internship at Tempe this Summer, hopefully I can get a return offer, do you have any advanced tips?

[@maharabhossainopi8510]

You are too pretty☺ and your vlog too

[@alotmaple6865]

What a lifestyle! Props to you.

[@jerichoicbm6648]

Naah every once a week in Amazon the wlb goes for a spin and nobody will show you that,(I am an SDE-1 in Amazon), life "looks" easy but it isn't!

[@andreichirap3259]

That's a trap my friend, don't get lured by this crap, this is not how things work in real life :)))

[@as1948]

@@andreichirap3259 can you please elaborate? I know almost nothing about what a day in the life of a software engineer actually entails. Got curious and searched it up on KZbin and this is the first video I watched lol.

[@andreichirap3259]

​@@as1948 Her video is a bit more realistic compared to some others I've seen on youtube, but the reality is that you don't go to the office to realx or to play games or God knows what else they do... you go to the office to do your job and nothing else... These kinds of videos are meant to give you a wrong view of what the reality is, they are created to attract views and likes...

[@andreichirap3259]

I work as a software engineer for Amazon and I can tell you from my experience it is a stressful job...and I'm sure it is the same regardless of the company you work for, Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, or some other company...

[@niks.3172]

Café Suisse is definitely my choice in the area :)

[@Wonder.Winnie]

omg I also was at amazon! but in PM - was so fun to work with engineers :)

[@imjenncho]

haha it's also rewarding to work with PMs 😉

[@Wonder.Winnie]

@@imjenncho i also made a day in the life vid :D it's so cool to see the similarities and differences!

[@user-sn4so9vb5w]

like of a software engineer is so good

[@bellagio88]

Funny , here in silicon valley i don't recall ever leaving exactly at 5pm more like 7:30 ish, its not an 8 hour job.

[@traveler142]

working for Amazon is essentially working for the US Department of Defense... their LifeLog Project has definitely evolved.

[@gr93cjs]

I could listen your voice all day long 🥰🥰 love the vlog

[@imjenncho]

thank you :)

[@sydneykowalski1272]

What do you think is the best way to get into tech from a non CS and math background? 😉

[@Leo.Albuquerque02]

🇧🇷 obrigada, falou rotina estou assistindo ❤

[@MarkisCouch_1WhatJustHappen]

Your so sweet! Beautiful video!❤

[@LumpiaMan]

Hey! What programming language do you use at your work?

[@BinarySmurf]

Fantastic video... I have to say that the sushi spot seemed expensive. 🤣 $14 for Agedashi Tofu? 😳That's like $AU21... My local spot here in Perth is $AUD8. I really enjoyed a day in your life.

[@xgengx7530]

Seattle looks cool

[@mcocroob1088]

bro you casually eating omakase sushi in a realistic day im jelly

[@johnbryanravelo3443]

May I know what programming language did you used?

[@meetzoh3969]

They don't do remote? That's odd, but sometimes working in an office is cool too

[@exoticworldreview2755]

Do you have a chip in your hand how did you open the door with the sensor like that?!!!

[@mehmetokten6216]

I will start working at amazon next year, see you if you are there.

[@xichlocorner]

I love Sushi Kashiba! Have you tried Umi Sake House? It more known for their rolls and the vibe is fun with friends.

[@imjenncho]

yes, i love that place too. they have a great happy hour :)

[@717atend]

So minus breaks only 6 hours of work? Whats the typical hr work week minus breaks/lunch?

[@gamerising9819]

Nice content overall even though I can't comprehend how come the seattle offices doesn't have a chef, or at least free snacks and free drinks. I've watched day of life from a spotify employee and I was blown away by all the treats they have at their offices.

[@surefiresteak0292]

they do if i’m not mistaken

[@randytruong6621]

@@surefiresteak0292 They are not sadly.

[@Spawny500]

Such a natural beauty. No makeup needed 👍

[@Xilladan093]

Simp

[@batmunkhn6666]

how did u study for the technical interview?

[@jayzee9164]

You're cute. The content is chill and calming

[@macross5000]

You have it good!

[@user-pb8qb3sz6j]

제니퍼~ 씩씩하게 잘지내고있구나~ 거울볼때마다 엄마가있어서 놀라진않니?ㅎㅎ

[@JessAnalysisTV]

What programming language do you use?

[@scottsmit1115]

What is that green drink from Cafe An Claire?

[@guiangeb8437]

I love your videos ❤ , greetings from Peru 🦙

[@pamcakesnspam2513]

My favorite cafe is Hood Cafe in International District

[@fighter8931]

nice vlog love from Bangladesh

[@Dan-np5zb]

hello from Brazil, nice vlog

[@GBlunted]

How do they seem to make every apartment building in Seattle cut from the same exact plans? My place has the same flooring, double stack in the bathroom, and big dog walk on the roof! Just recently stumbled upon the dog washing station which after probably fairly common as well? (I need a dog... 🐶). Also, do you take the bus to work? Because interestingly enough it takes me about 15 min to get to that building downtown if I take the bus since the bridge been broken... Much longer if i need a car which is kinda silly but gives me a reason besides global warming to utilize mass transit and help the planet which is cool. Forced conscious climate crusading considered another featured amenity perhaps? ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ (Until it starts to snow like crazy, which it feels like is definitely on it's way to Seattle area as I write this! 🥶)

[@marwaneR98]

💯💯💯

[@cheasann-7940]

❤❤❤

[@ChristianZambrini]

what programming language do you use?

[@mallillindantejr4920]

how many years your working as software engineer and how old are you

[@MrChris2016]

damn 29x growth in viewership over 1 year with just 3 vids.

[@stefanw.2230]

Seeing all these half day job videos I can understand how they currently can quit so many employees.

[@ConsumeTheKids]

What got you started in SDE? I’m currently a tech II for Amazon but im trying to get into ATA for SDE and looking for a good start

[@shuninglin3736]

Is this nitro north? I'm going to intern there!

[@infamousdudw]

Love from india 🇮🇳❤️

[@B67vlogs]

inspired a lot, by the way where r u from

[@jayrollo1352]

I'm starting to get sick of SWE as a new grad at FAANG. I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing :(

[@mohammedshaheel1855]

Dang really? Can you expand on that ?

[@jayrollo1352]

@@mohammedshaheel1855 So it's just tough starting out and learning how things work as someone who never had a full time SWE job before. But I'm learning little by little. It's just not as glamorous as others make it to be. The only people who I see taking long lunches, vlogging, and taking pictures are HR personnel and PMs. Engineers are busy grinding.

[@TDSims20]

When you film yourself leaving your home do you leave the camera on until you return?

[@hoppinghobbit9797]

haha use your brain

[@ThienNguyen-on4cb]

yo my friend nick is working at seattle this fall too

[@intramolecular]

Start work at 09:30, coffee break (actually leaving the building) (15 mins), water break plus bananas (15 mins), then lunch at 12:15 ( for an hour and 5 mins) and then finish at 17:00. You were barely productive for 6 hours. If that is a realistic day, it doesn't seem like it is very productive or an efficient use of time. Dont get me wrong, I would love to have such a laid back and short work day. I would probably start at 8am and finish around 15:30 so I could make the most of the evenings.

[@urbancohort4142]

do u even swe?

[@urbancohort4142]

@john doe "90%" no.

[@gwen527785]

BadaBing on second floor of Brazil is good and cheap (free)

[@pinkunohana0413]

What language do you use and tools?🌸

[@swisstrader]

I like how all software engineer vids start with Macha Drink LOL😂

[@tet_arai]

ee im from seattle! Hm if ur doing amz maybe a seattle coffee works (slow bar) or storyville (public market one). the coffee shop in kexp is amazing (also a dealer for la marzzoco and a record shop). if ur doing pioneer square, caffe umbria.

[@imjenncho]

Added all these to my must go list ☕️ ty!

[@tet_arai]

@@imjenncho Totally welcome, always happy to share local recommendations!

[@scoot5642]

hi, came across ur channel and loved it. just wondering, what’s the best way to obtain an internship for programming?

[@linhng7731]

Food not provided in amz office?? Why u had to go to coffee shop?

[@1199gg]

В плейлистах для просмотра, in the playlist, Na lista de reprodução, en la lista de reproducción.

[@lukevandam7610]

any job ops from off shore...? CV ready to boot

[@fcaspergerrainman]

there is a massive layoff in amzn, hope everything is ok

[@mcanallyjess]

Do you leave the dog home from 9-7? Was curious if it could hold its bladder lol

[@ElowM61]

I was also shocked by this...

[@imjenncho]

I came home midday to take the dog out. This was not filmed since I left my stuff in the office.

[@swordwing1209]

I am falling in love.

[@stefanw.2230]

Is it a half day job?