Is American Express a good company to work for as a Senior Software Developer?

Senior Software Developer professionals working at American Express have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 122 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of American Express employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Developer Jobs at American Express now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Developer interview questions at American Express .

Does American Express pay Senior Software Developer employees well?

Senior Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at American Express with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 122 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Developer salaries at American Express.

How happy are Senior Software Developer professionals working at American Express?

88% of Senior Software Developer employees at American Express would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 10% in the past 12 months. Senior Software Developer professionals have also rated American Express with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 4.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Express?

Analyst (565) , Manager (543) , Software Engineer (504) , Director (492) , Business Analyst (438) , Customer Care Professional (437) , Customer Service Representative (416) , Senior Manager (390) , Senior Analyst (293) , Travel Consultant (288) , Assistant Manager (221) , Project Manager (219) , Team Leader (189) , Product Manager (181) , Financial Analyst (155)

What are the pros of working at American Express according to real employee reviews?

"There are always people and teams you can get along with and have a good work/life balance." ((in 2642 reviews)); "The benefits are great and the array of what you are eligible for is impressive." ((in 1558 reviews)); "Most of the people are great; I built great friendships with a lot of the people there." ((in 1012 reviews)); "Good pay and very free" ((in 774 reviews)); "Privileged for being part of Amex which 'had' good work culture once upon a time." ((in 657 reviews))

What are the cons of working at American Express according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and increases" ((in 492 reviews)); "Poor management team leads will overlook blatant collection law violations to achieve their teams numbers even to the point of lying to their card members" ((in 435 reviews)); "So if your team manager is good then you are good and if you get a bad manager then life is hell." ((in 210 reviews)); "Limited growth opportunities and learning" ((in 115 reviews)); "5. All upper management do lot of politics and are afraid of employees who speaks truth they find reason to throw them out." ((in 80 reviews))

American Express Senior Software Developer reviews

4.3

88% would recommend to a friend

(122 total reviews)

Stephen J Squeri

98% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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Senior Software Developer employees have rated American Express with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 122 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. American Express is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

122 reviews

4.0

Apr 2, 2026

Overall Good Organisation

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture Free Food and free Cab

Cons

Late Night Call with US folks if team is located in west coast

5.0

Feb 14, 2026

Still the best company i've ever worked for

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

American Express genuinely cares about people in a way I rarely see in large companies. In many places (especially in the US) it can feel like employees are disposable. At Amex it’s different: leadership consistently prioritizes stability, long-term thinking, and treating people with respect. Steve Squeri has repeatedly emphasized a people-first mindset and avoiding “easy” cuts, and that tone clearly trickles down through the org. The culture is strong, teams are collaborative, and your opinion is actively sought and taken seriously (surveys, feedback loops, retros). When the company performs well, employees share in it through meaningful bonuses and benefits. I’m genuinely proud to work here, which is not something I say easily about a multi-billion company.

Cons

Because it’s a large enterprise, things can move slowly. Decision-making can involve multiple stakeholders, and process/compliance can add overhead. Some systems are understandably complex due to scale, legacy, and risk management, so you sometimes need patience and persistence to get change shipped. If you like very fast startup-style execution with minimal process, this may feel heavy at times.

5.0

Jan 14, 2026

Good work life balance

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Great Work life balance 2. Hybrid culture. 3. Transport available.

Cons

Nothing. In eight year I have not found any major.

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