Software Architect Interview Experience - Phoenix, Arizona
May 1, 2014
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Phone screen, then follow up with an in-house interview. The whole process lasted over a week with multiple onsite visits. It included programming and personality questions. It also included a drug test.
Questions
Wrote a Java method to calculate Fibonacci numbers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the American Express Software Architect role in Phoenix, Arizona.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
American Express's interview process for their Software Architect roles in Phoenix, Arizona is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for American Express's Software Architect interview process in Phoenix, Arizona.
American Express Work Experiences
4.0
Spend quality time and learn a lot
Software Architect • Former Employee
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
May 25, 2021
Pros: Good environment, helping people around, certifications.
Cons: Still with old technology. Bad criteria for promotions.
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.
- 4.0Spend quality time and learn a lotSoftware Architect • Former EmployeeRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaMay 25, 2021Pros: Good environment, helping people around, certifications.Cons: Still with old technology. Bad criteria for promotions.
- 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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