Software Developer Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
Process
There was a series of 4 interviews over a 3 1/2 period.
The first was with the initial recruiter. The second was with a team leader in the department.
Third was a video conference with the hiring manager and another senior person. Up to this point, it's been the standard STAR questions that everybody else has reported.
The fourth interview was similar to the 3rd but was over the phone and was much more technical. They asked about Java reflections, can you override an overloaded method, etc.
I don't remember anyone else describing a hard Java grilling. But obviously, I didn't do well because the next day I got a rejection letter.
Questions
Talk about a time when you or someone on your team failed, and how did you handle it?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 40 interview experiences for the General Motors Software Developer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
General Motors's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Austin, Texas is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for General Motors's Software Developer interview process in Austin, Texas.
General Motors Work Experiences
- 1.0A joke from day 1Software Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 19, 2019Pros: Cool building with nice standing desks, double monitor setup, and a walking track!Cons: Not so good treatment of programmers. Long hours, not good advancement prospects, and lack of continuing education. Managers and directors go to really cool conferences, but lower-level employees are only allowed to use whatever resources are free online to learn new skills.
- 4.0Great Benefits, Slow StartSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesDecember 3, 2015Pros: The company has very good benefits, with a lot of holidays and vacation as soon as you start.Cons: Management is okay. It is hard to get mentored for new hires, so expect to sit around and do nothing for the first year on board. Things seem to be much better but still need more work.
- 2.0A good place to start, but not a place to staySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesFebruary 15, 2015Pros: Relatively easy to get the job offer. Good work-life balance. Good mentorship (at least in my team). I'm lucky that my team members were really helpful when I just started. When I had questions, I could always find the right people to ask, and it worked well. Also, my manager is really nice and cares about my growth.Cons: Low starting salary. Lots of red tape. Bullying new hires. You need to know how to deal with people like a politician to survive. Experienced employees like bullying and stabbing others (especially new hires) in the back. Technical skill is less important than communication skill. Your performance is evaluated by whom you know, not what you know. Starting salary is the same for all new hires regardless of their background, and it's below the average. No matter if you are a CS major or business major, the salary is all the same for software developers.
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