Process
The interview process consisted of two 45-minute sessions, with a 30-minute break in between.
The first session was a behavioral interview that focused on my interest in American Express and questions related to my resume.
The second session was a technical interview that focused on my software development skills and included questions on debugging and coding. For this technical interview, I was required to share my screen and code in my preferred programming language. The technical interview also included three level-easy LeetCode coding questions.
Questions
Factorial, palindrome, sliding window coding questions.
Was there a time you explained something technical to a non-technical person?
What are your steps to debugging a program?
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for American Express's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
American Express Work Experiences
- 5.0Good culture, management, and awesome work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesJuly 14, 2025Pros: - Culture - Management - WLB - Brand nameCons: - Boring - No growth - No inspiring work - Bad for the ambitious
- 3.0Good work cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 31, 2025Pros: - Exposure to cutting-edge technologies like cloud (AWS, GCP), microservices, and big data tools. - Strong learning culture with internal trainings, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.Cons: - Some teams still deal with legacy systems that slow innovation. - Growth and promotions can sometimes feel slower compared to startups. - Tech stack and practices can vary widely between teams, leading to inconsistent experiences. - Emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being. - Collaborative teams and a supportive culture across tech and product units.
- 4.0Good company to start withSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBurgess Hill, England, United KingdomJanuary 27, 2020Pros: Good pension and health plansCons: Sometimes it can get slow, and employees stay for decades.
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