Process
Step 1: Phone screen (passed)
Step 2: Code challenge in C (failed). You need to be very comfortable in C programming. They sent you a Word file with 10 questions in C.
I received a rejection email.
Questions
Memory allocation, data type conversions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 31 interview experiences for the Tesla Firmware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Firmware Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral23%
Negative32%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Tesla's Firmware Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Good Environment, Long Hours
Firmware Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 6, 2017
Pros: Great people and exciting projects.
Cons: Long hours, not many perks (no 401k matching, etc.).
5.0
The role can be tough and stressful at times, but it feels more rewarding
Firmware Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 4, 2020
Pros: Ability to work on cool products definitely goes a long way, but the fast timelines sometimes seem to create unnecessary stress.
Cons: Given the budget constraints, there are not that many cool perks compared to some of the other Bay Area tech startups and giants.
5.0
Best place to start a career
Firmware Engineer • Former Employee
May 30, 2019
Pros: Work culture is fast-paced, energetic, and innovative.
Cons: No work-life balance for full-time employee.
- 4.0Good Environment, Long HoursFirmware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 6, 2017Pros: Great people and exciting projects.Cons: Long hours, not many perks (no 401k matching, etc.).
- 5.0The role can be tough and stressful at times, but it feels more rewardingFirmware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 4, 2020Pros: Ability to work on cool products definitely goes a long way, but the fast timelines sometimes seem to create unnecessary stress.Cons: Given the budget constraints, there are not that many cool perks compared to some of the other Bay Area tech startups and giants.
- 5.0Best place to start a careerFirmware Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 30, 2019Pros: Work culture is fast-paced, energetic, and innovative.Cons: No work-life balance for full-time employee.
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