Process
Phase 1. Two 45-minute interviews, behavioral and situational type questions.
Phase 2. Two 30-minute interviews, again behavioral but more specific.
Questions
Tell me a time when you used your background in technology to successfully solve a problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 155 interview experiences for the American Express Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
41%
Pass Rate
American Express's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral19%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for American Express's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
American Express Work Experiences
4.0
A good company to work with
Software Engineer • Former Employee
December 3, 2021
Pros: 1. Good pay
2. Healthy work-life balance
3. No office politics
Cons: 1. No flexible working hours
3.0
Supportive Team, Tech, But Miscommunication
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 9, 2022
Pros: - Supportive team
- Use high-in-demand technologies
- Social events
Cons: - Not enough hands-on work compared to startups.
- Constant miscommunication with product.
- Very few inspiring leaders.
1.0
Avoid if you can
Software Engineer • Former Employee
November 30, 2022
Pros: It's a paycheck, okay benefits.
Cons: The leadership doesn't provide the company much transparency into the decisions they make. The codebase is a mess. Long hours are expected, and compensation is only okay considering the long hours.
- 4.0A good company to work withSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 3, 2021Pros: 1. Good pay 2. Healthy work-life balance 3. No office politicsCons: 1. No flexible working hours
- 3.0Supportive Team, Tech, But MiscommunicationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 9, 2022Pros: - Supportive team - Use high-in-demand technologies - Social eventsCons: - Not enough hands-on work compared to startups. - Constant miscommunication with product. - Very few inspiring leaders.
- 1.0Avoid if you canSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 30, 2022Pros: It's a paycheck, okay benefits.Cons: The leadership doesn't provide the company much transparency into the decisions they make. The codebase is a mess. Long hours are expected, and compensation is only okay considering the long hours.
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