Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
March 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interviewer was really not polite. She didn't even listen to my introduction patiently. She asked no questions about my background or mechanical knowledge. This was the worst interview I have had.
Questions
Do you consider applying for an internship rather than full-time?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Tesla Mechanical Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tesla's Mechanical Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Friendly Colleagues, Challenging Growth
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 12, 2025
Pros: Friendly colleagues, helpful, good opportunities to grow.
Cons: Work-life balance, a quite competitive environment.
4.0
Good Experience, Little Guidance
Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 5, 2024
Pros: Good experience, free lunches, colleagues are kind, good work environment. Stock options.
Cons: Difficult work and very little guidance. Dealing with management can be a pain due to strict deadlines.
5.0
Work at Tesla
Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 27, 2022
Pros: A great company makes great products, a cool EV car.
Cons: High load work, but not too crazy.
- 5.0Friendly Colleagues, Challenging GrowthMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 12, 2025Pros: Friendly colleagues, helpful, good opportunities to grow.Cons: Work-life balance, a quite competitive environment.
- 4.0Good Experience, Little GuidanceMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2024Pros: Good experience, free lunches, colleagues are kind, good work environment. Stock options.Cons: Difficult work and very little guidance. Dealing with management can be a pain due to strict deadlines.
- 5.0Work at TeslaMechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 27, 2022Pros: A great company makes great products, a cool EV car.Cons: High load work, but not too crazy.
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