Deep Learning Intern Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
March 30, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
4 rounds, each covering a different topic:
- Python programming
- ML and DL basics and statistics
- Database system management
Each round takes from 1 to 2 hours, and the whole process took 4 months.
Questions
How would you approach the model selection phase when tackling a deep learning solvable task?
What are the first things to consider when changing a pre-existing architecture?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla Deep Learning Intern role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Deep Learning Intern roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Deep Learning Intern interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Tesla MDE Review
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 10, 2025
Pros: Challenging, rewarding, plenty of opportunity, focused on first principles.
Cons: Pay, Elon antics, promotion politics, retention rate is bad.
3.0
Fun, but lots of stress and low pay
Mechanical Design Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 26, 2023
Pros: The stuff you work in is really interesting, and you learn a lot in a short period of time.
Cons: The company does nothing to retain you. Pretty soon, new hires will be earning more than you, despite your contributions and hard work.
4.0
Learned A Ton, Reinterview Needed
Software Engineer(Internship) • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 2, 2024
Pros: Learned a ton throughout, and extremely smart people.
Cons: Need to reinterview for a return FT offer.
- 4.0Tesla MDE ReviewMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 10, 2025Pros: Challenging, rewarding, plenty of opportunity, focused on first principles.Cons: Pay, Elon antics, promotion politics, retention rate is bad.
- 3.0Fun, but lots of stress and low payMechanical Design Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 26, 2023Pros: The stuff you work in is really interesting, and you learn a lot in a short period of time.Cons: The company does nothing to retain you. Pretty soon, new hires will be earning more than you, despite your contributions and hard work.
- 4.0Learned A Ton, Reinterview NeededSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 2, 2024Pros: Learned a ton throughout, and extremely smart people.Cons: Need to reinterview for a return FT offer.
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