Tesla's Engineering department has an extremely intense recruiting process.

You'll deal with two internal recruiters and complete a total of 5-6 different interviews with people ranging from senior engineer to senior engineering manager.

I originally applied for Vehicle Test Engineer. An internal recruiter reached out, expressing interest in my skillset and wanting to conduct a phone screening to determine my suitability for the Component Test Engineer position. Thus, the process began.

Interview 1: Phone Screening

• Resume Questions
• Why do you want to work at Tesla?

Interview 2: Behavioral Questions & Resume Questions

• Tell me about yourself.
• Why do you want to leave your current situation?
• Elaborate on XYZ on your resume.

Interview 3: Technical Questions/Situational Questions

• What is the difference between a while loop and a for loop?
• What is your experience with Analog to Digital Converters?
• If you were tasked to design a fixture to test XYZ, how would you conduct it?

Interview 4: Engineering Fundamental Exam

Interview 5: 2nd Phone Screening

• Exam results
• Preparation for Panel
• Discuss potential salary range

Interview 6: Presentation to Panel/5 Breakout Rooms

• Present to the panel about a problem you've previously solved pertaining to the role you're pursuing.
• 5 individual interviews with each member of the panel discussing a combination of behavioral, technical, and situational questions.