Software Engineer New Grad Interview Experience - United States
February 5, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
After attending a career fair, I received an online assessment. I then completed two interviews: one behavioral and one technical, which focused on the online assessment. Overall, the interview process went well, and I received an offer the following week.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Amex?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the American Express Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
American Express's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for American Express's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
American Express Work Experiences
4.0
Nice job to start
Software Engineer New Grad • Former Employee
London, undefined, United Kingdom
September 9, 2023
Pros: Free lunch and snacks. Hybrid cycle to work. Good coworkers.
Cons: Low salary, not tech-oriented.
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.
- 4.0Nice job to startSoftware Engineer New Grad • Former EmployeeLondon, undefined, United KingdomSeptember 9, 2023Pros: Free lunch and snacks. Hybrid cycle to work. Good coworkers.Cons: Low salary, not tech-oriented.
- 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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