Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
November 9, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
This was a straightforward face-to-face interview with a senior software engineer. It consisted mostly of behavioral-type questions.
The interviewer introduced himself, then asked about me, which was very open-ended. He then asked some relatively straightforward questions about Java.
Questions
That's enough about me. What about you?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the American Express Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
American Express's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for American Express's Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
American Express Work Experiences
3.0
Excellent. If you are not a contractor,
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
March 31, 2025
Pros: Hybrid work location
Excellent collaboration with talented team members.
Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge tech stack.
Many locations to home-base for hybrid location.
Management is responsive and does their best to support their teams.
Cons: Low chance of direct hire conversions.
Reliance on contingent workers causes high turn-over interruptions.
Stagnating hourly wage for contractors.
Overtime required, but not often if ever compensated.
4.0
Good Balance, Tight Timelines
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunrise, Florida, United States
June 25, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance:
3 days in office, 2 days remote.
Cons: Can be challenging sometimes due to timelines.
5.0
Great work environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 19, 2025
Pros: Nice, open environment where work can be done stress-free.
Cons: Salary pay is not competitive compared to other fintech companies.
- 3.0Excellent. If you are not a contractor,Software Engineer • Former EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesMarch 31, 2025Pros: Hybrid work location Excellent collaboration with talented team members. Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge tech stack. Many locations to home-base for hybrid location. Management is responsive and does their best to support their teams.Cons: Low chance of direct hire conversions. Reliance on contingent workers causes high turn-over interruptions. Stagnating hourly wage for contractors. Overtime required, but not often if ever compensated.
- 4.0Good Balance, Tight TimelinesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunrise, Florida, United StatesJune 25, 2025Pros: Work-life balance: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.Cons: Can be challenging sometimes due to timelines.
- 5.0Great work environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 19, 2025Pros: Nice, open environment where work can be done stress-free.Cons: Salary pay is not competitive compared to other fintech companies.
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