Senior Java Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
Recruiters arranged this interview.
The first step was to take a test on Codility. Because of some issues with Codility, they asked me to write the same test twice.
Once I got the results, a phone screen interview was scheduled.
Questions
Find the maximum unique values in a tree path. This is a Codility programming problem. You need to consider performance as well as all test case scenarios.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the American Express Senior Java Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
American Express's interview process for their Senior Java Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for American Express's Senior Java Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
American Express Work Experiences
- 5.0Amex backs its customers and employeesSoftware Engineering Director • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 23, 2025Pros: Open culture. Extreme focus on customers and employees.Cons: Like any other major corporation, favoritism trumps talent for moving beyond Director roles.
- 5.0Great place to workEngineer III • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 17, 2020Pros: Love working here, it's great.Cons: Salary raises are small, so are promotion raises.
- 5.0Nice People, Confusing TechSWE Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 5, 2023Pros: People were nice, and the office was comfortable.Cons: Lack of support regarding documentation and tech stack.
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