Yeah I get why they are #4 best place to work - Software Engineer American Express Employee Review

5.0
6 July 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Projects are interesting, pay is good, benefits are good. You are busy during the day but generally you have a good work life balance and management is very receptive when you ask for more help. 3 days a week in office + 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

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5.0
1 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

very nice place with lots of benefits

Cons

could be a nicer place with more benefits

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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