Chaotic, No Engineering Time
Chaotic, No Engineering Time
- Decent pay
- Good benefits
- Cafeteria food is relatively cheap
- Very chaotic work environment.
- Spent very little time doing actual software engineer work.
- Business expects engineering to stop and turn on a dime.
- Bad processes.
Simplify.
Don't overcommit.
Work smarter, not harder.
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The interview process is really good. They look for logical reasoning and analytical skills rather than bookish knowledge of technology. I had a technical interview with basic questions, followed by a full-fledged interview on the technology for whi
Software Engineer I
Recruiter Screening Online Test In-person questions and test Proceeded to ghost me for two weeks. It was impossible to get an answer from anyone – recruiters, interviewers, or internal recruiters – just to then be contacted about an offer. You must
Software Engineer I
The interview at American Express was informative, and I was guided through the process the entire way. The interviewers went out of their way to create a relaxed and safe environment. The coding challenges were realistic to the work to be expected i
Software Engineer I
Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesOctober 1, 2014The interview process is really good. They look for logical reasoning and analytical skills rather than bookish knowledge of technology. I had a technical interview with basic questions, followed by a full-fledged interview on the technology for whi
Software Engineer I
London, United KingdomSeptember 30, 2024Recruiter Screening Online Test In-person questions and test Proceeded to ghost me for two weeks. It was impossible to get an answer from anyone – recruiters, interviewers, or internal recruiters – just to then be contacted about an offer. You must
Software Engineer I
New York, New York, United StatesAugust 18, 2024The interview at American Express was informative, and I was guided through the process the entire way. The interviewers went out of their way to create a relaxed and safe environment. The coding challenges were realistic to the work to be expected i
