Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
Process
Applied through LinkedIn and received a text and call to schedule two interviews.
One was a technical interview for one hour, and the other was a behavioral interview for one hour. Most of the questions were STAR questions.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
What was the situation that you overcame?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the General Motors Senior Software Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
General Motors's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Austin, Texas is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for General Motors's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
General Motors Work Experiences
- 3.0New "Performance Driven" Culture is a Dumpster FireSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 25, 2025Pros: Average Pay Great WLB Great benefits (though mostly due to UAW negotiations)Cons: Stacked ranking has ruined what used to be a collaborative and engaging culture.
- 5.0Amazing Benefits, Zero ComplaintsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJanuary 8, 2025Pros: Best benefits policy for employees.Cons: Nothing for me to complain about.
- 3.0Great co-workers, dysfunctional leadershipSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesSeptember 18, 2024Pros: Some great co-workers. The benefits are good; three days a week in the office is better than five.Cons: There is a constant fear of layoffs. New management is bringing FAANG practices to what used to be an enjoyable workplace.
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