American Express

Somewhat good benefits? It really pays off most for long-loyal employees. Benefits and pay for newer hires are not competitive for software engineering.

Political, hierarchical, too much emphasis on PC and protocol than implementing solutions that will improve the process of getting work done and delivering efficiently. It appropriates Agile methodologies and injects them with a Waterfall soul.

Remove the obstacles that teams face in getting what they need from other teams/services with whom they need to integrate. Improve inter-band-level communication and transparency, particularly from the bottom up. Value your young engineers with fresh ideas and the drive to make a difference, and show them that you value them by giving them a more supportive environment to effectively contribute.