Process
So far, this has been the worst interview process I've experienced.
It involved 13 interviews, one two-hour exam, and a group presentation.
There is no need for such a long process, neither for Tesla nor for the person being interviewed. Time, effort, and money are lost simply because there is no effective interview process.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 63 interview experiences for the Tesla Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral40%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Tesla's Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
2.0
Good Benefits, Toxic Culture
Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 9, 2025
Pros: Great benefits, such as ESSP and health benefits.
Cons: The worst company culture. So much office politics I have ever encountered. So many egos that things don’t move forward. Layoffs are pretty common.
4.0
Positive Environment, Great Management
Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 7, 2018
Pros: Nice management and positive environment
Cons: I did not notice any cons.
4.0
Meaningful Work, Zero Balance
Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
August 10, 2023
Pros: Challenging work where your contribution matters.
Cons: No work-life balance anywhere.
- 2.0Good Benefits, Toxic CultureEngineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 9, 2025Pros: Great benefits, such as ESSP and health benefits.Cons: The worst company culture. So much office politics I have ever encountered. So many egos that things don’t move forward. Layoffs are pretty common.
- 4.0Positive Environment, Great ManagementEngineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 7, 2018Pros: Nice management and positive environmentCons: I did not notice any cons.
- 4.0Meaningful Work, Zero BalanceEngineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2023Pros: Challenging work where your contribution matters.Cons: No work-life balance anywhere.
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