American Express

Campus Undergraduate Full-Time Engineer - 2027 Software Engineer I, Enterprise Technology Services- Phoenix, AZ

American Express$72K — $90K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field required before starting.
  • Experience in product or project development in various settings like internships, open-source, or academic projects.
  • Familiarity with multiple engineering domains; backend, frontend, mobile, AI/machine learning, or data-oriented engineering.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#, including frameworks like React and Spring.
  • Understanding of cloud-native development, microservices, and automated testing principles.
  • Interest in AI tools and concepts, particularly generative AI, intelligent automation, and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and enhance software applications within an Agile scrum team framework.
  • Craft clean and maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and create unit tests under guidance.
  • Identify and implement new technologies and engineering practices to tackle real-world business challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and prioritize features effectively.
  • Work across the entire technology stack, developing APIs, services, and user interfaces while ensuring data-driven solutions.
  • Explore the use of AI-powered tools and machine learning in relevant projects for the team.
  • Engage in graduate program initiatives including mentorship, networking, and career development.

Benefits

  • Access to structured onboarding and comprehensive developer bootcamp training.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and continuous learning through community engagement.
  • Exposure to the latest engineering practices including secure software development and code quality.
  • Collaborative working environment with involvement from various technology and business partners.
  • Potential for career development within a prominent organization, leveraging a strong graduate cohort support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Team

Enterprise Technology Services teams build, operate, and modernize the technology that helps American Express deliver trusted, secure, and customer-first products and services. Software Engineers may support teams across backend engineering, frontend engineering, cloud engineering, mobile, AI/ machine learning, data-oriented engineering, infrastructure-adjacent engineering, or full-stack product development. You will design, code, test, improve, and support applications and services that help customers, colleagues, and partners get work done reliably and securely.

Responsibilities

What Type Of Work Can You Expect?
  • Develop, test, and improve software applications as part of an Agile scrum team.
  • Write clean, maintainable code; participate in code reviews; and create unit tests with guidance from experienced engineers.
  • Identify opportunities to apply new technologies, automation, and engineering practices to solve real business challenges.
  • Partner with Product Managers, Senior Engineers, Quality Engineers, Architects, and business partners to understand requirements, prioritize features, and deliver value.
  • Work across different parts of the technology stack, such as APIs, services, microservices, user interfaces, mobile experiences, cloud platforms, or data-driven solutions.
  • Explore responsible use of AI-powered developer tools, machine learning concepts, and intelligent automation relevant to your team's work.
  • Participate in graduate program learning, mentorship, networking, community, and career-development experiences while building your full-time career at American Express.

What You'll Learn
  • How software is built and delivered "the Amex Way," including structured onboarding, developer bootcamp concepts, code quality, testing, and secure engineering practices.
  • How Product, Engineering, Quality, Security, and business partners collaborate from idea to production.
  • How to translate customer or business needs into technical solutions while balancing quality, resilience, usability, and risk.
  • How to communicate progress, ask effective questions, and share technical work with both technical and non-technical partners.
  • How to grow through mentorship, feedback, technical learning, leadership exposure, and a strong graduate cohort community.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another technical field before the full-time start date.
  • Experience developing products or projects in an academic, personal, internship, research, open-source, hackathon, or professional setting.
  • Exposure to backend engineering, frontend engineering, cloud engineering, mobile engineering, AI / machine learning, data engineering, API development, or full-stack product development.
  • Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Python, C#, Go, Kotlin, Node.js, REST APIs, SQL, Spring, or similar frameworks and tools.
  • Exposure to cloud-native development, microservices, containerization, CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing, accessibility, or secure software development concepts.
  • Interest in AI-powered development tools, generative AI, intelligent automation, responsible AI, or machine learning fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
  • Programming experience through coursework, projects, research, internships, open-source contributions, hackathons, or extracurricular activities using one or more languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, Kotlin, Node.js, or similar technologies.
  • Interest in building software applications across web, mobile, backend, cloud, API, microservices, or full-stack environments.
  • Exposure to software development across backend, frontend, cloud, mobile, API, data, or full-stack environments.
  • Exposure to advanced AI software engineering concepts such as LLM integrations, prompt engineering, prompt evaluation, embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation, vector search, AI agents, agentic workflows, or human-in-the-loop review.
  • Familiarity with building or integrating AI-enabled applications using APIs, data pipelines, model inference endpoints, evaluation workflows, or cloud-based AI services.
  • Awareness of responsible AI practices, including model reliability, explainability, privacy, security, governance, bias mitigation, guardrails, and validation of AI-generated outputs.
  • Experience with modern software development practices such as version control, testing, code reviews, Agile methodologies, and collaborative development.
  • Curiosity for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, developer productivity tooling, automation, and responsible AI practices.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, collaboration, learning agility, and the ability to learn emerging technologies

Technology Areas and Preferred Skills

American Express software engineers may be aligned to different technology teams based on business needs, project requirements, and individual strengths. Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:
  • Back-End Engineering: Java, Python, Go, APIs, microservices, distributed systems, Big Data, or data-oriented engineering concepts.
  • Front-End Engineering: JavaScript, React, TypeScript, REST APIs, accessibility, and user experience principles.
  • Cloud Engineering: Cloud-native development, microservices, CI/CD, containerization, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-aware engineering.
  • AI & Machine Learning Engineering: Python, Java, machine learning fundamentals, AI-powered developer tools, data processing, automation, responsible AI concepts, and agentic workflow awareness.
  • Mobile Engineering: Swift, Kotlin, API integration, mobile testing frameworks, mobile architecture, and UI/UX fundamentals.
  • Core Skills Across All Areas: Problem solving, computer science fundamentals, communication, collaboration, curiosity, secure engineering, and a growth mindset.

Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will contact qualified candidates regarding next steps.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

About American Express

Amex provides industrial services to the coatings and linings sector, providing support for commercial, industrial, and maritime projects such as petrochemical, power, and water treatment industries. They offer painting services for steel structures, storage tank linings and coatings, pipelines, floors, and marine vessels such as ships, tugboats, and barges.

American Express Careers

Join the vibrant team at American Express, a global leader in financial services, and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. At American Express, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that is committed to excellence and inclusive growth. Work You’ll Do At American Express, we are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential. With a variety of career paths available in areas such as technology, marketing, finance, and customer service, American Express is the perfect place to advance your career. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who thrive on innovation and collaboration. Join our team and contribute to a company known for its prestigious history of leadership in the credit card industry. Engage in meaningful work that makes a real impact on our global scale business operations. American Express Leadership and Development Programs We believe in nurturing the leadership skills of our employees with extensive training programs and leadership development opportunities. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional development. Internship Opportunities Start your career with an internship at American Express and gain valuable industry experience. Our internships offer a chance to develop skills, work on challenging projects, and learn from leaders in the industry. Interns at American Express are considered integral members of the team and are given responsibilities that provide a real insight into their future career paths. Diversity and Inclusion At American Express, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our company culture. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and inspired. We offer diversity training programs that empower our employees to thrive and lead in a global marketplace. Networking and Innovation Our employees enjoy unparalleled opportunities for networking and personal growth through our global connections and innovative projects. American Express encourages a culture of innovation that helps propel our company and your career forward. Career Benefits and Growth American Express is dedicated to the growth of its employees. We offer competitive benefits, including health, retirement plans, and family leave, ensuring that our team members have the support they need to succeed both at work and in their personal lives. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities and open positions at American Express. We are continuously hiring talented individuals who are passionate about their careers and interested in working for a company that offers a dynamic and supportive environment. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from American Express Careers by following our career blog and signing up for job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your skills and interests. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at American Express. SEARCH AMERICAN EXPRESS JOBS Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership opportunity, American Express offers a path to a rewarding career. Join us and make a difference with your passion, creativity, and drive.
Learn more about American Express
Size
64,000 employees
Market Cap
$108.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1850
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$37 billion
NASDAQ

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