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Good, but not great for your tech career

Software Engineer II
Former Employee
Worked at American Express for 2 years
April 1, 2021
Tempe, Arizona
4.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  1. Flexible work schedule
  2. Huge focus on diversity
  3. You're working for a huge banking company
Cons
  1. Promotions can be slow.
  2. Technology is so far behind.
  3. DX is lacking.
  4. You’re probably going to be paid $20k-$60k below market.
  5. You could possibly be working 50+ hours a week but paid for 40.
Advice to Management

Promote people who should be promoted. Pay engineers what they should be paid.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
2.0

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