I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at American Express (New York, NY) in Jun 2024
Interview
There were two rounds: a coding task and an architectural interview. The coding task included questions about collections, Java API, complexity, and general coding approach, while the architectural interview focused on system design, best practices, and scalability considerations
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Collections, streams, average of collection using java stream api
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at American Express
Interview
Had went through a referral via a current Amex employee. Did the entire loop 5 round (1 HM, 2 Dev, and 2 offshore Devs) and eventually I figured it was decided to promote someone from within the team. Moreover had another Senior engineer round and position just closed the day after I finished my interview round. Most of these interview are just a pipeline process or a backfill positions for assessment, many a times this is just perm application process where interviews are aligned but no actual hires or offers are made to the candidate, eventhough you are confident of your interviews. The feedback from the recruiters are just generic ones suggesting you to keep trying for other position which is not at all helpful.
Was pretty straight forward. Come on as a contractor initially. Then transitioned after two years. More of an on the job interview. The move to employee was seamless, same job, same leader.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you handle a new project that no one in the department knew nothing about?
I interviewed at American Express (London, England)
Interview
An online test with multiple choice questions and a largeish coding problem. Coding problem is similar to the one found on codeleet and might not reflect reality / real skills application.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Describe the difference between pointer of type and value of type
Q: Predict output result of the func