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Good starter job – but no reason to stay too long

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at American Express for 6 years
August 19, 2021
Phoenix, Arizona
3.0
No CEO Opinion
Pros

Good work-life balance & flexible hours.

Some interesting projects, many opportunities to learn new skills.

Cons

The developer experience is severely lacking. It's slowly improving, but has a very long way to go.

Lots of red tape.

The company pays well for entry-level roles, but does not reward loyalty or upskilling. This promotes a culture of mediocrity in many cases.

Top-heavy, nontechnical leadership.

Sometimes it is difficult to get the tools you need to succeed.

Advice to Management

Take care of your top performers

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
3.0

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