Great people and collaboration, but bureaucratic delays exist - Software Engineer American Express Employee Review

5.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people are great, smart and inquisitive. Big on collaboration and none-work tasks such as hackthons, volunteering, etc. You can be flexible with your time as far as you complete your tasks

Cons

Too much bureaucracy so progress can be stalled. Pressure for management to deliver in tight timeframes

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5.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great employee benefits such as annual bonus, PTO, 401K

Cons

Leadership isnt the best you are expected to figure things out on your own

5.0
26 Nov 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They have fantastic pay for the position you're in, and they teach you interesting and engaging utility of modern technology mixed with legacy fundamentals. I've learned quite a bit while AmEx while getting paid more than fairly - I'd recommend a stretch here to whomever may be reading this!

Cons

The Company is huge, and at times it may take more than a little time to get recognized for your abilities and the growth you've had. There's a reason there is a "only way up is out" reputation exists for some enterprise companies...

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