Backend Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
March 1, 2022
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I got an interview through TripleByte after doing well on their Java quiz.
The interviewers ended the call in a few minutes because I had little-to-no professional experience working with Java.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the American Express Backend Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
American Express's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for American Express's Backend Software Engineer interview process in United States.
American Express Work Experiences
4.0
Great Work area
Backend Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 21, 2024
Pros: - Cross-functional team
- Learn a lot
- People are nice
Cons: One of my Engineer Managers was not the nicest.
4.0
Laid-Back, if that's your sort of thing
Software Engineer(Internship) • Former Employee
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
November 11, 2025
Pros: - Competitive pay in a low cost-of-living area (Phoenix, AZ)
- Clear goals and demands
- Fun environment for summer interns
Cons: - My mentor was gone for 3 out of the 10 weeks of the internship, leaving me a bit stranded with regards to developmental roadblocks.
- I did not like Phoenix in the summer (personal preference).
4.0
Good Balance, Low Salary
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
November 9, 2025
Pros: provide a good work-life balance
Cons: The salary is not very competitive, and it's a really traditional company.
- 4.0Great Work areaBackend Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 21, 2024Pros: - Cross-functional team - Learn a lot - People are niceCons: One of my Engineer Managers was not the nicest.
- 4.0Laid-Back, if that's your sort of thingSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesNovember 11, 2025Pros: - Competitive pay in a low cost-of-living area (Phoenix, AZ) - Clear goals and demands - Fun environment for summer internsCons: - My mentor was gone for 3 out of the 10 weeks of the internship, leaving me a bit stranded with regards to developmental roadblocks. - I did not like Phoenix in the summer (personal preference).
- 4.0Good Balance, Low SalarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesNovember 9, 2025Pros: provide a good work-life balanceCons: The salary is not very competitive, and it's a really traditional company.
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