Java Swing Developer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
The job being interviewed for didn't match the job description. At all.
They had no interest in seeing any of my actual work samples.
They wouldn't deviate from the script. The script being stupid code-writing exercises on a whiteboard.
The interviewers were not friendly (borderline hostile).
They didn't want me to work for them. The feeling was mutual!
Steer clear.
Questions
Asked me to code a game on a whiteboard and they were only interested in seeing one solution.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Motorola Java Swing Developer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Motorola's interview process for their Java Swing Developer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Motorola's Java Swing Developer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Motorola Work Experiences
- 3.0Great Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePlantation, FLOctober 14, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance and slower deadlinesCons: Lower pay and not super interesting work
- 5.0A good company to work forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 1, 2025Pros: Management focused on sustainable growth, which allays fears of sudden layoffs; and management talks with employees both through town halls and one-on-one meetings with your direct manager. It also has a clear career path. Specifically about the experience of developing software, it is nice that the software is of importance and the reasonable freedom we have to tackle issues. I would also posit that the company is directed towards modernization of both the actual developed software and the tools used in making it.Cons: As would be expected from a long-running and large company, some of the software is legacy and not all of it is in the same languages, which can cause a bunch of headaches.
- 5.0Amazing jobEngineer • Current EmployeePlantation, FLJanuary 5, 2024Pros: You are full of good people.Cons: Haven't had any yet, to be honest.
