Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
May 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview was easy. It just asked basic algorithm and data structure related questions.
If you know basic programming, it's easy to succeed. Just review data structures like hashtables, stacks, and queues.
Also, review some basic algorithmic thinking, like sorting.
Questions
Implement a stack.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 34 interview experiences for the American Express Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
47%
Pass Rate
American Express's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral24%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having good feelings for American Express's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
American Express Work Experiences
4.0
Good Wfh, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 11, 2024
Pros: Low overhead, manageable work, full WFH.
Cons: Pay is very low compared to real tech jobs.
4.0
Great People, Limited Benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 21, 2018
Pros: A lot of good resources, great paternity leave, interesting work, and great people.
Cons: My experience is specific to being in technology and under a great manager.
Since it is such a large company, experiences can vary.
Might not get paid as much as one of the big tech companies, and the health care options are not great.
4.0
Growth Good, Projects Small
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 6, 2022
Pros: Good career growth and management.
Cons: Big company, fewer opportunities for bigger projects.
- 4.0Good Wfh, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 11, 2024Pros: Low overhead, manageable work, full WFH.Cons: Pay is very low compared to real tech jobs.
- 4.0Great People, Limited BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 21, 2018Pros: A lot of good resources, great paternity leave, interesting work, and great people.Cons: My experience is specific to being in technology and under a great manager. Since it is such a large company, experiences can vary. Might not get paid as much as one of the big tech companies, and the health care options are not great.
- 4.0Growth Good, Projects SmallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 6, 2022Pros: Good career growth and management.Cons: Big company, fewer opportunities for bigger projects.
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