Data Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
March 4, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
1st round was DSA based on 2 pointers and resume heavy round, especially based on big data systems such as Hadoop and Spark.
2nd round was a behavioral round, by the hiring manager.
Questions
Why do you want to join Tesla?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Tesla Data Engineer Intern role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Data Engineer Intern roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Data Engineer Intern interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
3.0
Intense Learning, High Brand
Data Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 5, 2025
Pros: Steep Learning Curve,
Brand Value
Cons: Very High Expectations and Intensity
5.0
Data Engineer Intern
Data Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
November 29, 2023
Pros: Fun work and meaningful impact
Cons: Bad work hours and a very hard working culture.
4.0
Lower pay than other internships, but good flexible dates
Data Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
April 4, 2024
Pros: The internship can be extended easily, which is helpful for students still searching for other opportunities.
Interns can switch teams easily.
Cons: Return offers are not guaranteed and are only given if the team got approved for another employee that quarter.
- 3.0Intense Learning, High BrandData Engineer Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 5, 2025Pros: Steep Learning Curve, Brand ValueCons: Very High Expectations and Intensity
- 5.0Data Engineer InternData Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesNovember 29, 2023Pros: Fun work and meaningful impactCons: Bad work hours and a very hard working culture.
- 4.0Lower pay than other internships, but good flexible datesData Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesApril 4, 2024Pros: The internship can be extended easily, which is helpful for students still searching for other opportunities. Interns can switch teams easily.Cons: Return offers are not guaranteed and are only given if the team got approved for another employee that quarter.
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