Software Engineer Interview Experience - Detroit, Michigan
July 1, 2018
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
that took in Detroit, Michigan.
Three people sat in front of me and grilled me.
I really regret that I stayed up overnight,
so I could not answer them.
I was too anxious and had a panic attack,
mostly about behavioral things.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Ford Software Engineer role in Detroit, Michigan.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Ford's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Detroit, Michigan is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral17%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Ford's Software Engineer interview process in Detroit, Michigan.
Ford Work Experiences
4.0
Good, but a long way to go to be a legit tech company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
June 21, 2021
Pros: Really fun work environment, and everyone is chill at work.
So many opportunities.
Work-life balance is really good.
Apply to Ford if you want job stability.
Cons: Can get paid double for the same work at legit tech companies.
2.0
Previously Good Culture, Underwhelming Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
August 17, 2022
Pros: - Work with awesome people every day.
- Encouraged to learn and grow.
- Remote work accessible.
- Good 401k match/contributions.
Cons: - Slow salary progression that trails inflation.
- It was just revealed that the recent EV business would have an exclusive college graduate (FCG) program. This limits opportunities and exposure for newcomers.
- The stock award program is available to very few employees; even fewer receive it.
- Ford wants to compete with top-tier software companies, but pay falls short (even in comparison to other Detroit automakers).
- The vehicle discount is negligible.
- Some old mindsets slow down software development.
4.0
Nice place to start
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
March 12, 2021
Pros: Very good work-life balance. People are nice and easy to work with.
Cons: Not any in particular. The atmosphere may be too relaxing for some people.
- 4.0Good, but a long way to go to be a legit tech companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesJune 21, 2021Pros: Really fun work environment, and everyone is chill at work. So many opportunities. Work-life balance is really good. Apply to Ford if you want job stability.Cons: Can get paid double for the same work at legit tech companies.
- 2.0Previously Good Culture, Underwhelming PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesAugust 17, 2022Pros: - Work with awesome people every day. - Encouraged to learn and grow. - Remote work accessible. - Good 401k match/contributions.Cons: - Slow salary progression that trails inflation. - It was just revealed that the recent EV business would have an exclusive college graduate (FCG) program. This limits opportunities and exposure for newcomers. - The stock award program is available to very few employees; even fewer receive it. - Ford wants to compete with top-tier software companies, but pay falls short (even in comparison to other Detroit automakers). - The vehicle discount is negligible. - Some old mindsets slow down software development.
- 4.0Nice place to startSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesMarch 12, 2021Pros: Very good work-life balance. People are nice and easy to work with.Cons: Not any in particular. The atmosphere may be too relaxing for some people.
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