I can't comment on switching roles within Google, but since you mentioned you're interviewing with Amazon, make sure you're aware of what they expect of you bef

I can't comment on switching roles within Google, but since you mentioned you're interviewing with Amazon, make sure you're aware of what they expect of you before you join -- like working unpaid overtime (they don't pay their devs for going oncall.) Also be aware of some other things that Steve Yegge posted in his rant.