Software Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
June 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Held on Microsoft Teams.
I was interviewed by two people. One seemed like the conductor of the interviews, while the other was the person looking to hire someone.
Asked personal project questions. Was asked how I dealt with conflicts. Was asked if I have previous Matlab experience.
Questions
Explain why you chose this field.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the General Motors Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
General Motors's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral38%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having good feelings for General Motors's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
General Motors Work Experiences
4.0
Good Work-Life Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
February 13, 2024
Pros: GM has always been pro work-life balance since the day I started. They've always made sure I am taking my time off and not working too late. Most holidays will get a half-day off before, and many others.
Cons: The whole Arizona office was closed without merit or replacement.
1.0
Micromanagement, Long Hours, No Wfh
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
January 15, 2023
Pros: Working from home, but that's taken away, so... none, lol.
Cons: Team leads like to micromanage. Managers nitpick their employees' timesheets. Too much work is assigned per person, and employees are expected to work late hours and weekends. There are too many org changes every quarter, so I don't even know who I'm working with half the time. I didn't sign up for this. Also, we were told WFH for good, then GM switched up and required us back in the office 3x week. A 1-hour commute for entry-level pay isn't worth it.
3.0
Heavy tech debt
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
December 11, 2022
Pros: - Relaxed work environment
- Understanding of deadlines
Cons: - Heavy tech debt, so not much coding of new systems.
- Dismissal of salary reviews.
- Removing remote work options.
- 4.0Good Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesFebruary 13, 2024Pros: GM has always been pro work-life balance since the day I started. They've always made sure I am taking my time off and not working too late. Most holidays will get a half-day off before, and many others.Cons: The whole Arizona office was closed without merit or replacement.
- 1.0Micromanagement, Long Hours, No WfhSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesJanuary 15, 2023Pros: Working from home, but that's taken away, so... none, lol.Cons: Team leads like to micromanage. Managers nitpick their employees' timesheets. Too much work is assigned per person, and employees are expected to work late hours and weekends. There are too many org changes every quarter, so I don't even know who I'm working with half the time. I didn't sign up for this. Also, we were told WFH for good, then GM switched up and required us back in the office 3x week. A 1-hour commute for entry-level pay isn't worth it.
- 3.0Heavy tech debtSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesDecember 11, 2022Pros: - Relaxed work environment - Understanding of deadlinesCons: - Heavy tech debt, so not much coding of new systems. - Dismissal of salary reviews. - Removing remote work options.
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