Excellent place to work, but just how excellent varies team by team - Software Engineer I American Express Employee Review

5.0
Nov 2, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Top Notch Benefits. They've got it all. Yearly Performance Bonus is generous Company is always doing well and almost never laying people off

Cons

Not all teams are the same. The best people always leave; Amex is a stepping stone The CEO is significantly left of center politically and regularly affirms the relevant values and opinions in company-wide communications. He's in lockstep with the mainstream liberal media and liberal party lines. He speaks as if everyone at the company holds those same views and that any other views are obviously wrong and unwelcome at the company. If you're at all skeptical of the mainstream, liberal, corporate and political establishment, it's a bit off-putting to have the CEO parroting the very same party lines and expecting you to share them.

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5.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good work life balance overall

Cons

not enough of a challenge

5.0
Nov 26, 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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