SWE Interview Experience - United States
October 15, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
There was just one behavioral and technical interview, with two coding questions. Nothing out of the ordinary.
They don't expect the code to compile, which is rather simple. They use the HiRevue live coding platform.
Questions
String and integer manipulation were my questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the American Express SWE role in United States.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
American Express's interview process for their SWE roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for American Express's SWE interview process in United States.
American Express Work Experiences
5.0
Love It, Too Many People
SWE • Current Employee
June 18, 2019
Pros: Love it. Great place to work.
Cons: Nothing too many people possess.
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.
- 5.0Love It, Too Many PeopleSWE • Current EmployeeJune 18, 2019Pros: Love it. Great place to work.Cons: Nothing too many people possess.
- 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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