Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2027 Software Engineer, Technology - New York, NY

Business Unit / Role Overview

The Enterprise Technology Services organization partners with every part of the American Express business to power the company’s growth and innovation with trust and efficiency, and drive competitive differentiation with speed. We support the delivery and operations of technology, digital, and data capabilities, platforms, and services globally.

Specifically, our team is responsible for the company’s technology engineering, architecture, and infrastructure, providing 24x7 support to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality experience for customers and colleagues. We also provide product management for core enterprise platforms, and lead technology risk and information security, enterprise data governance and platforms, digital product and design, and enterprise AI platforms on behalf of the company.

Software Engineer Intern (10-Week Summer Internship Program)

As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll join a 10-week Summer Internship Program and contribute to real-world technology projects that support seamless customer and colleague experiences. You’ll build software, collaborate with Agile teams, and learn how products are designed, developed, tested, and delivered in a global enterprise environment.

Team and Role Focus

Enterprise Technology Services teams build and operate technology that helps American Express deliver trusted, secure, and customer-first products and services. Interns may be aligned to scrum teams across backend engineering, frontend engineering, cloud engineering, mobile, AI/machine learning, data-oriented engineering, or full-stack product development.

The role family is Software Engineering, which means designing, coding, testing, and improving applications and services that help customers, colleagues, and partners get work done reliably and securely.

Company Culture and Values

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors, along with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, and your work makes an impact.

Benefits (Team Amex)

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This includes support for your physical, financial, and mental health, as well as flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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 our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit the Colleague Benefits Site: Colleague Benefits Site.

Equal Opportunity

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation