Process
I found the job post on LinkedIn and sent my resume and cover letter to the recruiter.
I had three phone interviews:
- HR - reviewed my resume and asked "Why Tesla?"
- Engineering - discussed examples and projects from my previous work, and answered some trick questions.
- Manager - focused mainly on "Why Tesla?" again and how I would adapt to a dynamic environment.
After the phone interviews, I was invited for an on-site interview.
Questions
Technical questions are easy – mainly what I did before.
Trick questions are culture-related. They require a deep understanding of how Tesla operates and what the differences are between Tesla and industry behavior.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Tesla Engineering role in Canada.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Engineering roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Engineering interview process in Canada.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Fulfilling work, but very demanding
Engineering • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 17, 2021
Pros: The work is new and exciting. You receive a lot of responsibility and are given a lot of autonomy to solve problems your way.
Cons: The work-life balance is not great. Most employees are expected to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a moment's notice.
4.0
Hardcore, Rewarding, Intense Work
Engineering • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 20, 2016
Pros: Tesla is a hardcore place to work. Long hours, insane deadlines, and employee churn are the norm. There are many plush jobs in the Bay Area to choose from, but it would be hard to find one as satisfying and as meaningful. Seeing the cars driving around and meeting happy customers is also very rewarding.
Cons: Shifting priorities, an endless workload, the inability to retain talent, too many 'smart' people with opinions, engineering compromises to ship things quicker, lack of recognition, and parking.
5.0
Good Pay, Strict Hours
Engineering • Current Employee
February 23, 2023
Pros: Adequate pay, great benefits, and retirement.
Cons: Strict working hours most times.
- 4.0Fulfilling work, but very demandingEngineering • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 17, 2021Pros: The work is new and exciting. You receive a lot of responsibility and are given a lot of autonomy to solve problems your way.Cons: The work-life balance is not great. Most employees are expected to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a moment's notice.
- 4.0Hardcore, Rewarding, Intense WorkEngineering • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 20, 2016Pros: Tesla is a hardcore place to work. Long hours, insane deadlines, and employee churn are the norm. There are many plush jobs in the Bay Area to choose from, but it would be hard to find one as satisfying and as meaningful. Seeing the cars driving around and meeting happy customers is also very rewarding.Cons: Shifting priorities, an endless workload, the inability to retain talent, too many 'smart' people with opinions, engineering compromises to ship things quicker, lack of recognition, and parking.
- 5.0Good Pay, Strict HoursEngineering • Current EmployeeFebruary 23, 2023Pros: Adequate pay, great benefits, and retirement.Cons: Strict working hours most times.
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