Process
The interview process involved:
- One phone interview with an HR member.
- Three interviews with engineers.
A test was administered in the middle of the second interview. I opted to take the test over the weekend and did not proceed with the last two interviews.
Questions
Q: What is the difference between oversteer and understeer gradients?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Tesla Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Best Company Ever
Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 13, 2025
Pros: Best company to work for
Cons: None that I can think of
2.0
Freedom, Big Budget, No Support
Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 12, 2025
Pros: Lots of work
Freedom
Big budget
Cons: No support.
No professional development.
Overworked.
4.0
It was alright.
Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
April 3, 2025
Pros: Easy, organized, simple, chill, fun.
Cons: Slow, sat in a chair all day.
- 5.0Best Company EverEngineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 13, 2025Pros: Best company to work forCons: None that I can think of
- 2.0Freedom, Big Budget, No SupportEngineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 12, 2025Pros: Lots of work Freedom Big budgetCons: No support. No professional development. Overworked.
- 4.0It was alright.Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 3, 2025Pros: Easy, organized, simple, chill, fun.Cons: Slow, sat in a chair all day.
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