Sr Software Engineer I
About The Position
Our engineers understand not just how technology works, but how it shapes everyday experiences. Strong execution and clear-thinking drive how we build products that are consistent, accessible, and high quality at scale. Design Systems sit at the intersection of design and engineering, creating the foundation that enables teams to build efficiently across products and experiences. You’ll define the standard. The Design Language System (DLS) is the foundation for American Express digital experiences. It provides the building blocks and standards teams use to design and develop products consistently at scale. DLS enables teams to build fast, scalable, and accessible experiences through reusable primitives, standardized patterns, and robust tooling. With design tokens, theming, and accessibility built in, it ensures consistency while supporting flexibility across co-branded and sub-branded experiences. Our goal is to abstract complexity so teams can focus on delivering high-quality user experiences. At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and 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, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
Requirements
- Strong execution skills.
- Clear-thinking ability.
- Understanding of how technology shapes everyday experiences.
- Ability to build products that are consistent, accessible, and high quality at scale.
Responsibilities
- Define the standard for American Express digital experiences through the Design Language System (DLS).
- Provide building blocks and standards for teams to design and develop products consistently at scale.
- Enable teams to build fast, scalable, and accessible experiences through reusable primitives, standardized patterns, and robust tooling.
- Ensure consistency and support flexibility across co-branded and sub-branded experiences using design tokens, theming, and accessibility.
- Abstract complexity so teams can focus on delivering high-quality user experiences.
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
