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Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at General Motors for 9 years
January 11, 2023
Warren, Michigan
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

GM is so huge and so old that you can learn about anything relating to a car. Depending on where you are at, the job can be incredibly low stress.

Cons

Unfortunately, there is very little going on that is truly innovative compared to the size of the company. It can be easy to just become truly complacent or even apathetic.

Advice to Management

Make it so that your title doesn't have to be "Vice President" to actually do meaningful things to push technology forward and make employees' lives better. Also, get rid of the glorified seniority system for promotions. The oldest chief engineer is not necessarily the best choice. Empower some young talent to spot great opportunities for our products and temper that energy and boldness with wisdom on the operational side.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
2.0

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