Mobile Developer Interview Experience - United States
Process
I was actually contacted about this position after speaking with a different recruiter about a similar position. There was an initial phone conversation in which I was told there would be a HireVue video interview, a technical assignment that involved writing a simple app, and whether I was willing to complete it. I agreed.
I didn't receive any direction until two days later when he reached out saying his internet crashed and he couldn't get anything out to me, but had sent the HireVue. I mentioned that I hadn't received it, and he resent it the next day.
I completed it, along with the simple app, which consisted of your choice of fetching and displaying data from either a Github or iTunes API in a TableView, in less than two days. I followed up a week later to see if my assignment had been received correctly, since I received no type of acknowledgement.
Automated rejection email later that night.
Questions
Discuss a feature that you implemented in a production app that you are most proud of.
How do you address "code smells" in a code review?
How do you feel about TDD in your current role?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the General Motors Mobile Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
General Motors's interview process for their Mobile Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for General Motors's Mobile Developer interview process in United States.
General Motors Work Experiences
- 3.0Good work-life balance, but bad payMobile Developer • Former EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesApril 7, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, healthcare, and bonus.Cons: Low pay, hard to advance your career, and sometimes you get promotions with no pay raise.
- 1.0Stay clear of GM; they care not about the employeeMobile Developer • Current EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesSeptember 10, 2024Pros: The pros have grown short in supply as of late. This used to be an amazing company that valued culture and diversity, or counting the beans. Near the beginning of 2024, Mary Barra, the CEO, announced that the cuts made as part of the voluntary separation were enough to ensure that involuntary separation would not be needed. She also reversed the policy on "work appropriately," mandating that appropriately meant in the office 3 days a week. The only pro at this point is GM announced in an all-hands meeting today that the company is making good profits.Cons: Disregard for the individual as the emphasis has been shifted to churning out a high volume of code. Code quality is no longer valued; the measure for getting a good review is now getting the correct amount of pull requests a week in. The bonus was embarrassing last year, as was the salary increase. With a cost of living (COL) that jumped nearly 8% last year, the company handed out 2% raises. This low increase equates to a salary loss for employees of 6%. Recently, they restructured the mobile organization. They hired outside managers and directors who know next to nothing about vehicles. These managers were hired for their location; most are on the West Coast.
- 2.0No Structure, No GrowthControls Intern • Current EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesNovember 17, 2025Pros: Can't think of anything really.Cons: Very little structure and growth opportunity.
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