Software Engineer Interview Experience - Phoenix, Arizona
Process
I received an email from a recruiter, and their response to set up a chat took a while. I didn't think they were interested anymore.
But then the recruiter got back to me, and we set up an interview with someone in the engineering department. I felt that interview went well. It comprised of a 30-minute behavioral and a 45-minute technical session.
When concluding the interview, the interviewer said they'd send the feedback to HR and that they'd get back to me by the following week. Well, the following week came and went. I reached out to the recruiter more than once and never received a reply.
Like, okay, even if I didn't get the job, you can't send a "sorry, but unfortunately" template email as a reply?
If a candidate takes the time and effort to go through the interview process, the least you could do is not ghost them afterward.
Thankfully, I received an offer at another company with whom I interviewed that same week.
Questions
Why are you interested in working for AmEx?
Coding question: Palindrome.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 41 interview experiences for the American Express Software Engineer role in Phoenix, Arizona.
Success Rate
American Express's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Phoenix, Arizona is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for American Express's Software Engineer interview process in Phoenix, Arizona.
American Express Work Experiences
- 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.
- 4.0Great company, good benefits, chill cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesOctober 8, 2025Pros: Great company, a good starting job, and a good culture. The campus is nice too.Cons: Less pay than other tech jobs, but good for entry.
- 1.0No 1:1s, No Feedback, No Support - Leadership Missing in ActionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesAugust 12, 2025Pros: Great colleagues who are talented and supportive. Interesting projects with a strong company brand and resources. Compensation and benefits are fantastic.Cons: Leadership engagement on our team is severely lacking. Over the course of the past year, I haven’t had a single 1:1 meeting with my leader. Some team members didn’t even receive a midyear review. Slack messages and Outlook emails often go unread or unanswered, making it difficult to get timely feedback and clarity. Our leader regularly doesn’t show up to scheduled and accepted meetings, which disrupts team coordination and morale.
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