Senior Engineer - Senior Engineer American Express Employee Review

2.0
May 31, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Technology is just 1-2 years behind the current trend. Folks at engineer levels are good techie resources but most of the coding is done by junior level folks.

Cons

Too much flamboyance - engineers talks more than code. Culture is top - down - very heavy at the top(unnecessary hierarchy which is good for nobody). If your manager doesn't like you - you should be looking for a new job. Too much favoritism and relationships - it's more important whom you know rather what you know.

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Pros

- Complimentary lunch and starbucks everyday - On-site clinic for basic check ups - Hybrid

Cons

you will be taking phone calls every minute of the day. There will come a time where you feel like at the bottom of the world. You will ask yourself "is my role in life to help people reset their password online and assist them in logging in?" You cannot use the bathroom whenever you want, they have time coding that if you "abuse" them you will be flagged and subject to discipline. You have to give world class service but at the same time rush them off the phone or else you are not getting paid a good bonus. You will quickly find yourself gasping for air and time to relax when you take 50+ calls a day , you will feel drained. When is finally time to move up there is a high chance you will be paid less than you're current role as there are no bonuses in higher roles.

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