Process
I was contacted for an interview within the week that I applied.
They set up a phone interview, about 30 minutes long, and got back to me within two days.
The job is a three-step interview process, but I did not get to continue after the first step.
Questions
Why do you want to work at Tesla?
Describe a time you had to explain a complicated topic to a beginner.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla ADAS Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their ADAS Engineer roles in Austin, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's ADAS Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing Team, No Car
Chief Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
July 23, 2023
Pros: The team was absolutely amazing. I never want to leave.
Cons: No company car, but that’s fine. I’ll wait for the Cybertruck.
3.0
Decent compensation; not enjoyable
Senior Quality Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 1, 2025
Pros: Good pay and stock incentives.
Use it as a stepping stone to climb the salary ladder.
Cons: High management turnover, thus no clear long-term direction. Numerous under-qualified employees (i.e., senior engineering managers with a degree in some random foreign language).
3.0
Ok, poor work-life balance
Quality Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
October 8, 2025
Pros: Learn a lot from smart people around you.
Cons: Can be toxic; poor work-life balance.
- 5.0Amazing Team, No CarChief Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJuly 23, 2023Pros: The team was absolutely amazing. I never want to leave.Cons: No company car, but that’s fine. I’ll wait for the Cybertruck.
- 3.0Decent compensation; not enjoyableSenior Quality Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 1, 2025Pros: Good pay and stock incentives. Use it as a stepping stone to climb the salary ladder.Cons: High management turnover, thus no clear long-term direction. Numerous under-qualified employees (i.e., senior engineering managers with a degree in some random foreign language).
- 3.0Ok, poor work-life balanceQuality Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesOctober 8, 2025Pros: Learn a lot from smart people around you.Cons: Can be toxic; poor work-life balance.
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