Entry Level Software Developer Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
October 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Started with a 2-step virtual interview. The first consisted of recorded questions relating to your personality and work experience, with an additional component measuring problem-solving and quick arithmetic. The second portion of the virtual interview was a coding assessment that I found quite easy and could be in any language of your choosing.
After about two weeks, I had a phone screen with a hiring manager who went over the position and scheduled a final interview.
A week later, I had a two-hour interview with two separate members of the software teams (1 hour each). These consisted of additional personality questions and my own experience at school. There were no technical questions.
That same week, I heard from HR that I would be receiving an offer in the coming weeks.
Questions
At work or school, has there ever been a time you needed to go against the will of your team/group and ultimately benefited from it?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the General Motors Entry Level Software Developer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
73%
Pass Rate
General Motors's interview process for their Entry Level Software Developer roles in Austin, Texas is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive91%
Neutral0%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for General Motors's Entry Level Software Developer interview process in Austin, Texas.
General Motors Work Experiences
2.0
Not a Software Developer
Entry Level Software Developer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
September 16, 2020
Pros: Great benefits. Slightly below average salary.
Cons: You will be placed in a random team.
* It seems like more often than not, they need non-development teams to be filled.
* Ironically, I've seen people with a development background placed in a non-development team, and people without a development background in a development team.
If you are looking to grow as a software developer, I would avoid entry-level positions at General Motors because you will most likely not do any software development.
Additionally, moving horizontally to another team is impossible, despite how proactive you are in networking with other teams. You are essentially locked into your team; on average, three years it seems like. I've seen plenty of entry-level software developers in the company for 0 to 3 years not doing any software development.
3.0
A good place to start your career, but a very bland company
Entry Level Software Developer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
September 2, 2019
Pros: I was hired during my senior year of college to work at the Austin IT office. I like cars, and GM's offer was higher than a couple of others I received, so I was excited to start!
As an entry-level employee, you get to work on real projects that contribute to the company. If you have the drive and determination, you can get recognition and earn some extra money!
The pay is good for entry-level hires. For your first 3 years, you get 4.4% increases every 6 months, as long as you don't screw up!
Cons: The new college hire program for IT is very luck of the draw. You are assigned to a team based on need and not really your skill set. I came in with Java skills and was assigned to a team to do web development.
Also, some of the managers are better than others, and once you are assigned at random, you don't get to pick. Some of the managers like to micromanage and count bathroom breaks, while others are hands-off and allow you to work from home whenever you like. I got one who was kind of in between, which was fine.
They hire a lot of recent college grads, so if you want to get ahead, you have to bust your butt. There are not a lot of opportunities for advancement, so even if you do bust your butt, it is not guaranteed you will get any promotion. This is the main reason I left.
GM as a whole is a very cheap company, so don't be expecting to be trying out the new cars. There are no free meals, no company-sponsored parties, and no team outings. If they can save a dollar, they will! I often forgot I was working for a car company!
2.0
Go somewhere better
Entry Level Software Developer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
January 18, 2024
Pros: Chill, relaxed, not too stressful.
Cons: An untrustworthy place that goes back on their word.
- 2.0Not a Software DeveloperEntry Level Software Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesSeptember 16, 2020Pros: Great benefits. Slightly below average salary.Cons: You will be placed in a random team. * It seems like more often than not, they need non-development teams to be filled. * Ironically, I've seen people with a development background placed in a non-development team, and people without a development background in a development team. If you are looking to grow as a software developer, I would avoid entry-level positions at General Motors because you will most likely not do any software development. Additionally, moving horizontally to another team is impossible, despite how proactive you are in networking with other teams. You are essentially locked into your team; on average, three years it seems like. I've seen plenty of entry-level software developers in the company for 0 to 3 years not doing any software development.
- 3.0A good place to start your career, but a very bland companyEntry Level Software Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesSeptember 2, 2019Pros: I was hired during my senior year of college to work at the Austin IT office. I like cars, and GM's offer was higher than a couple of others I received, so I was excited to start! As an entry-level employee, you get to work on real projects that contribute to the company. If you have the drive and determination, you can get recognition and earn some extra money! The pay is good for entry-level hires. For your first 3 years, you get 4.4% increases every 6 months, as long as you don't screw up!Cons: The new college hire program for IT is very luck of the draw. You are assigned to a team based on need and not really your skill set. I came in with Java skills and was assigned to a team to do web development. Also, some of the managers are better than others, and once you are assigned at random, you don't get to pick. Some of the managers like to micromanage and count bathroom breaks, while others are hands-off and allow you to work from home whenever you like. I got one who was kind of in between, which was fine. They hire a lot of recent college grads, so if you want to get ahead, you have to bust your butt. There are not a lot of opportunities for advancement, so even if you do bust your butt, it is not guaranteed you will get any promotion. This is the main reason I left. GM as a whole is a very cheap company, so don't be expecting to be trying out the new cars. There are no free meals, no company-sponsored parties, and no team outings. If they can save a dollar, they will! I often forgot I was working for a car company!
- 2.0Go somewhere betterEntry Level Software Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJanuary 18, 2024Pros: Chill, relaxed, not too stressful.Cons: An untrustworthy place that goes back on their word.
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