Software Engineering Intern

Job Description

About American Express:

American Express is a global company dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses with the power to progress. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where colleagues feel valued and supported. They offer a range of benefits, programs, and flexibility to foster personal and professional growth. American Express is known for its commitment to customer service and strives to provide the best customer experience possible.

Software Engineering Internship Program:

This 10-week summer internship program offers real, on-the-job work experience within various scrum teams. You will have the opportunity to choose from several potential roles within the team, gaining valuable skills and experience.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Real-world experience: You will work on building global-scale software with a host of tools and frameworks, potentially contributing to J.D. Power’s #1 ranked Mobile App and Website.
• Technical challenges: You will have the opportunity to work on projects involving machine learning, big data, native mobile applications, backend services, full-stack web applications, or UX/UI focused development.
• Technology stack: You will gain exposure to technologies like Spring Cloud and Webflux for reactive Java services, Node.js driving React web applications, and various microservice architectures.
• Impactful work: You will identify opportunities for adopting new technologies, develop applications as part of a scrum team, learn technical skills, write code, conduct code reviews, write unit tests, and partner with other colleagues on new products and feature prioritization.
• Social and professional growth: You will participate in social activities, community service events, and projects with other interns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical field
• Graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing products or projects in academic, professional, or personal settings
• Entry-level software development, design, or creative experience
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with any of the following languages or applications: Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, Rust, Go, Kotlin, Node.js

Salary Range: $24.05 to $63.00 hourly + sign-on bonus

Benefits:

• Competitive base salaries
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counselling support through their Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

To learn more about Team Amex benefits, visit their Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.