Software Engineering Interview Experience - United States
November 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Two 30-minute interviews that were semi-behavioral and technical. Interviewers were friendly. I got back to me within a week on a decision. Overall, a good process, and they were very quick.
Questions
Technical and behavioral questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the American Express Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
38%
Pass Rate
American Express's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive62%
Neutral23%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for American Express's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
American Express Work Experiences
5.0
Great company culture
Software Engineering • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 14, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance, good emphasis on tech. OK, ohh.
Cons: Big corporate company, technology practices already set.
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.
- 5.0Great company cultureSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 14, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance, good emphasis on tech. OK, ohh.Cons: Big corporate company, technology practices already set.
- 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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