Process
First contacted by the recruiter, who set up a screening call with the manager.
That was followed by a test, and later by a panel interview with the team.
Had to present a project or some work relevant to the position.
Questions
Walk me through your resume/background.
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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
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.
5.0
Exciting place to work
Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
August 9, 2015
Pros: Very fast-paced.
Excellent environment.
All the tools you need.
Great benefits.
Excellent culture and vision.
Cons: Some would say long hours, but this is very relative.
4.0
Good Pay, Demands Effort
Engineer • Former Employee
September 19, 2025
Pros: Compensated in a very good manner.
Cons: Not really, unless you are lazy.
- 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.
- 5.0Exciting place to workEngineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsAugust 9, 2015Pros: Very fast-paced. Excellent environment. All the tools you need. Great benefits. Excellent culture and vision.Cons: Some would say long hours, but this is very relative.
- 4.0Good Pay, Demands EffortEngineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 19, 2025Pros: Compensated in a very good manner.Cons: Not really, unless you are lazy.
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