Embedded Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
The process began with a one-hour coding examlet. This was followed by an actual interview, where I was asked to solve a problem with the interviewer watching.
The interviewer was pretty cold and did not have their camera on. Aside from that, the interview was conducted well and was pretty standard for what one would expect.
Questions
How I would solve a bitwise operation problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Tesla Embedded Software Engineer Intern role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Embedded Software Engineer Intern roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Embedded Software Engineer Intern interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 5.0Cool Projects, Intense CoworkersEmbedded Software Engineer Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJuly 21, 2023Pros: Everyone deserves to be there and is good at their job. Very cool projects.Cons: Most coworkers are workaholics, and some expect you to be as well.
- 4.0Fast Learning, Toxic CultureEmbedded Software Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeJanuary 4, 2023Pros: High-speed performance, you get to learn a lot.Cons: I didn’t personally like the culture of “work extra but don’t act like it.” It seemed a bit toxic.
- 4.0Fast Growth, Little FlexibilitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 3, 2025Pros: Very fast-paced, but really good for early career growth as you're surrounded by incredibly talented people.Cons: Not enough flexibility around work and projects.
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