Process
Every interview process will begin with a phone screening from a recruiter.
The conversation is very informal and typically used to make sure you are who you say you are and are willing to meet the job requirements before they proceed.
You will be asked why you want to work at Tesla and you will be expected to express your enthusiasm towards their mission and culture.
From here, you will begin to schedule various technical screenings with team members, senior management, and hiring managers.
If you seem to be a good fit, then you will be provided the opportunity for an in-person presentation and panel interview.
Questions
The questions will vary depending on your position. Mine were initially catered towards general critical thinking and problem-solving. They were used to gauge my thought processes regarding day-to-day issues that I would personally be solving.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Tesla Controls Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Controls Engineer roles in Austin, Texas is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Controls Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 4.0Employee Work ExperienceControls Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesOctober 25, 2025Pros: Great mentorship, many projects, very fast-paced.Cons: Management structure: a lot of volatility in the team.
- 4.0Great Learning, Low PayControls Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJuly 4, 2024Pros: Great experience, and I learned a lot.Cons: Not paid enough for the amount of work I put in.
- 3.0Controls Dev EngineerControls Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 11, 2024Pros: Reputation, Brilliant coworkers, Fast learningCons: Poor life balance, employees are not valued, uncertainty.
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