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 10 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%
Neutral30%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Quiet, Lots Of Work
Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
September 21, 2023
Pros: Very good, calm, and quiet.
Cons: A lot of work and responsibility.
3.0
It was a shitshow
Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 8, 2024
Pros: Started with good, small educational benefits, some 401k match, and good health benefits.
Cons: Stress, overwork, managers trying to push their work on ICs.
3.0
Talented Team, Lacking Management
Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 6, 2022
Pros: Good talent people learn new things every day.
Cons: Lag of Management and Attention
- 5.0Quiet, Lots Of WorkEngineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 21, 2023Pros: Very good, calm, and quiet.Cons: A lot of work and responsibility.
- 3.0It was a shitshowEngineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 8, 2024Pros: Started with good, small educational benefits, some 401k match, and good health benefits.Cons: Stress, overwork, managers trying to push their work on ICs.
- 3.0Talented Team, Lacking ManagementEngineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 6, 2022Pros: Good talent people learn new things every day.Cons: Lag of Management and Attention
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