CAE Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
October 1, 2020
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview was short and sweet.
I spoke to a recruiter and then to the hiring manager.
I was asked some basic heat transfer and fluids questions, along with some design questions related to current vehicle design.
Questions
Explain why the new battery cooling system is superior compared to the older battery cooling system.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla CAE Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their CAE Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tesla's CAE Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Great People, Stressful Changes
CAE Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
March 27, 2025
Pros: Great people, fast-paced, interesting.
Cons: High stress, constantly changing timelines, evil CEO.
4.0
Good for growth, but definitely hard work
CAE Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
July 18, 2024
Pros: - Good talent to learn from
- Innovative culture
- Lots of responsibility
Cons: - At times, poor work-life balance.
- Company direction unclear and changing.
- Not many perks.
5.0
Meaningful Projects, Remote Isolation
CAE Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
March 24, 2022
Pros: Was given meaningful projects and worked on a great team.
Cons: Being remote sometimes lacked engagement with peers.
- 4.0Great People, Stressful ChangesCAE Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 27, 2025Pros: Great people, fast-paced, interesting.Cons: High stress, constantly changing timelines, evil CEO.
- 4.0Good for growth, but definitely hard workCAE Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesJuly 18, 2024Pros: - Good talent to learn from - Innovative culture - Lots of responsibilityCons: - At times, poor work-life balance. - Company direction unclear and changing. - Not many perks.
- 5.0Meaningful Projects, Remote IsolationCAE Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesMarch 24, 2022Pros: Was given meaningful projects and worked on a great team.Cons: Being remote sometimes lacked engagement with peers.
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