General Motors (GM) Software Engineer interview experience

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Austin, TXPosted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for a Software Engineer role at General Motors of Canada with an overall average difficulty path that typically included an OA or quick coding assessment followed by coding/debugging and a hiring-manager-style wrap-up over several weeks.

Initial screen / recruiter coordination — I had a recruiter call (sometimes after follow-ups) that set expectations for an online assessment.
Online coding assessment (OA/Codility) — I completed a couple of Java coding questions or LeetCode-style problems; the work felt manageable and not overly tricky.
Live coding / debugging round — I practiced live coding and, in some paths, added a debugging component to explain my approach and reasoning.
Hiring manager / technical-final — I wrapped with a manager-style discussion focused on my experience, background, and how I

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