Firmware Engineer Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
September 17, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks.
- 1st stage: Recruiter call
- 2nd stage: 1 hour long interview.
The interview scheduling took about a week, and was easy-average difficulty. Response time after the interview was also about a week.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Tesla Firmware Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Firmware Engineer roles in Austin, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Firmware Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Innovative, passionate people
Firmware Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
December 30, 2023
Pros: Pros:
You get to work with very passionate people who are driven by mission and not profits.
You're given a lot of responsibility and can have a lot of influence on the company.
Cons: While you have a lot of influence at the company, that comes with a lot of responsibility. You need to be aware that many people will lean on your work. There are pluses and minuses to that.
5.0
The best thing to happen to my career
Firmware Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
August 27, 2020
Pros: I learned a lot and gained a lot of real-world exposure.
You're working with some of the smartest people who are also committed to the product. Great environment to jumpstart your career.
Cons: Sure, you have to invest more time.
5.0
Young and Agile
Firmware Engineer • Current Employee
September 9, 2021
Pros: Full of passionate engineers.
Young and agile.
I told an issue to the manager, and two days after, the director scheduled a group meeting to solve the problem. Superfast!
A lot to learn.
Engineering leaders are really smart.
Cons: Intense.
Frequent change in direction.
Your responsibility is wide.
- 5.0Innovative, passionate peopleFirmware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 30, 2023Pros: Pros: You get to work with very passionate people who are driven by mission and not profits. You're given a lot of responsibility and can have a lot of influence on the company.Cons: While you have a lot of influence at the company, that comes with a lot of responsibility. You need to be aware that many people will lean on your work. There are pluses and minuses to that.
- 5.0The best thing to happen to my careerFirmware Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesAugust 27, 2020Pros: I learned a lot and gained a lot of real-world exposure. You're working with some of the smartest people who are also committed to the product. Great environment to jumpstart your career.Cons: Sure, you have to invest more time.
- 5.0Young and AgileFirmware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 9, 2021Pros: Full of passionate engineers. Young and agile. I told an issue to the manager, and two days after, the director scheduled a group meeting to solve the problem. Superfast! A lot to learn. Engineering leaders are really smart.Cons: Intense. Frequent change in direction. Your responsibility is wide.
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