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Valued Leadership, Some Doers Lacking

Software Engineer II
Current Employee
Has worked at American Express for 20 years
August 15, 2025
New York, New York
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Leadership is valued at all layers. Work-life balance is great. We really encourage people to upskill and network.

Cons

Sometimes there are too many leaders and not enough doers.

Certain parts within the tech org are not as inclusive as they may appear on paper due to high contracting.

Advice to Management

Operating within ambiguity for financial software is not efficient or productive. Please stop "solutioning" sessions for unclear problems. It feels like teams love to disagree until the funding runs out on a project that never had a goal or a clear lead.

Additional Ratings

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

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