Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - United States
May 1, 2017
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first step was a phone interview. Afterwards, I was asked to take an online test that tested critical thinking skills. You had 60 minutes for the exam, and there was barely enough time for me to get through all the questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the GEICO Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
GEICO's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for GEICO's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
GEICO Work Experiences
3.0
Learning Good, Pay Low
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
April 8, 2019
Pros: More learning is there, which is better.
Cons: Less salary compared to working hours.
4.0
Good place to start, but needs more innovation for growth
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 3, 2025
Pros: 1. Friendly coworkers and approachable leadership
2. Clear processes and reliable systems
3. Opportunities to take initiative and suggest improvements
Cons: 1. Minimal greenfield development or challenging problem-solving.
2. Learning curve plateaus quickly due to repetitive tasks.
3. Skill advancement depends heavily on self-driven effort.
3.0
Great company to learn
Staff Engineer • Current Employee
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
November 3, 2025
Pros: Lot of learning opportunities using new tech.
Cons: A lot of changes with management, and work-life balance is not great.
- 3.0Learning Good, Pay LowSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 8, 2019Pros: More learning is there, which is better.Cons: Less salary compared to working hours.
- 4.0Good place to start, but needs more innovation for growthSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 3, 2025Pros: 1. Friendly coworkers and approachable leadership 2. Clear processes and reliable systems 3. Opportunities to take initiative and suggest improvementsCons: 1. Minimal greenfield development or challenging problem-solving. 2. Learning curve plateaus quickly due to repetitive tasks. 3. Skill advancement depends heavily on self-driven effort.
- 3.0Great company to learnStaff Engineer • Current EmployeeBethesda, Maryland, United StatesNovember 3, 2025Pros: Lot of learning opportunities using new tech.Cons: A lot of changes with management, and work-life balance is not great.
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