Process
OA (Python x1, SQL x1)-> Technical Interview (Python about JSON parsing). The process takes about two weeks, and the result comes out very late, so I have to ask HR for the rejection after a week.
Questions
Python problem about JSON parsing.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the Tesla Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
19%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral29%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Data Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Great Team, Rigid Schedule
Data Engineer • Current Employee
March 24, 2023
Pros: Good working environment and mentorship
Cons: No flexible options, like hybrid or remote.
2.0
Exciting Start but Disappointing Journey - Lack of Management and Support
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Grünheide (Mark), Germany
October 28, 2024
Pros: - Opportunity to see cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes.
- Gained exposure to multiple teams and learned a lot from experienced engineers.
- Fast-paced environment that pushes interns to develop technical skills quickly.
Cons: - Lack of management skills and technical understanding in my team, particularly with project scope and execution expectations.
- Toxic and overly competitive work environment; little camaraderie or sense of team support.
- Poor work-life balance; had to attend evening meetings without these hours being counted.
- Lack of growth and development focus for interns; little to no pathways to full-time roles.
- Rigid badge-in, badge-out culture that seemed to lack trust in employees.
3.0
Interesting Work, Poor Balance
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
March 20, 2025
Pros: Challenging and interesting work every day.
Cons: Work-life balance is not great.
- 5.0Great Team, Rigid ScheduleData Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 24, 2023Pros: Good working environment and mentorshipCons: No flexible options, like hybrid or remote.
- 2.0Exciting Start but Disappointing Journey - Lack of Management and SupportData Engineer • Former EmployeeGrünheide (Mark), GermanyOctober 28, 2024Pros: - Opportunity to see cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes. - Gained exposure to multiple teams and learned a lot from experienced engineers. - Fast-paced environment that pushes interns to develop technical skills quickly.Cons: - Lack of management skills and technical understanding in my team, particularly with project scope and execution expectations. - Toxic and overly competitive work environment; little camaraderie or sense of team support. - Poor work-life balance; had to attend evening meetings without these hours being counted. - Lack of growth and development focus for interns; little to no pathways to full-time roles. - Rigid badge-in, badge-out culture that seemed to lack trust in employees.
- 3.0Interesting Work, Poor BalanceData Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 20, 2025Pros: Challenging and interesting work every day.Cons: Work-life balance is not great.
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