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Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at American Express for 2 years
July 6, 2025
Phoenix, Arizona
5.0
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Pros

Projects are interesting, the pay is good, and the benefits are good. You are busy during the day, but generally, you have a good work-life balance. Management is very receptive when you ask for more help.

Three days a week in the office plus free lunch. No one will yell at you when you mess up.

Cons

They rely heavily on contractors. It appears they do a lot of hiring in fall but start doing layoffs in summer. Usually, full-timers are fine, but you'll suddenly find yourself with a much larger workload due to losing so many people at once.

Additional Ratings

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

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