Software Engineer Internship Interview Experience - United States
Process
The interview was divided into personal and technical sections.
The whole process lasted around an hour.
The personal section included rather generic questions on how to handle workplace situations.
The technical process involved some coding problems, and you could use any programming language you preferred.
Questions
What would you do in a situation where your work may not be completed by the deadline?
How would you address it, and what steps would you take to alleviate the situation?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the American Express Software Engineer Internship role in United States.
Success Rate
American Express's interview process for their Software Engineer Internship roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for American Express's Software Engineer Internship interview process in United States.
American Express Work Experiences
- 4.0Unique Fintech InternshipSoftware Engineer Internship • Former EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesAugust 9, 2025Pros: Daily lunch credit, work-from-home, summer flex daysCons: Pay for SWE, no stock.
- 5.0Nice People, Boring TasksSoftware Engineer Internship • Former EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesOctober 12, 2020Pros: Culture is very nice, and people are very nice.Cons: Tasks are not that interesting.
- 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).
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