Process
A recruiter reached out to me via email. We had a nice, engaging discussion about my past work, my interest in Tesla, and the teams in the department that are hiring and what they do.
The recruiter was energetic and delivered on time with email responses and follow-ups.
I was presented with a take-home test. It was very tricky and covered a wide range of topics.
Questions
What interests you about Tesla?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla Firmware Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Firmware Development Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Firmware Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 5.0Amazing Innovation, Steep LearningSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 15, 2023Pros: I did an internship over the summer. It was an amazing company with lots of innovation and minimal bureaucracy. There were constant engineering challenges, which is stressful, but in a good way. I learned more in my Tesla internship than my entire college experience combined.Cons: None, I loved my experience.
- 4.0Great potential, exciting space to work onSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 27, 2021Pros: Hands always full, learn a lot.Cons: Plan for a less chaotic future.
- 5.0Motivating Work, Hustle CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesSeptember 10, 2025Pros: Interesting work and motivate people.Cons: Hustle culture. If you don't like that, it's not a great place.
Tesla Interview Questions
