Perception Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
July 2, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 days.
ML coding in which you have to complete a standard ML algorithm using numpy and fundamentals of ML. Bit tricky but very, very fundamental. You should ensure to practice all the topics.
Questions
To code a simple numpy function
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Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Perception Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Perception Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
SDE intern experience at Tesla
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 10, 2021
Pros: 1. Large Impact
2. People here are talented.
3. Global insight and opportunities.
Cons: 1. Company culture is largely influenced by Elon.
2. Some teams are short of people.
3. The codebase is not very good.
5.0
Great Culture, No Balance
Quality Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
April 1, 2024
Pros: Good culture and more knowledge.
Cons: No work-life balance.
4.0
Enjoyed Front End Work
Software QA Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
January 12, 2021
Pros: like the front-end software applications
Cons: Don't really have cons. Enjoyed my time there.
- 4.0SDE intern experience at TeslaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 10, 2021Pros: 1. Large Impact 2. People here are talented. 3. Global insight and opportunities.Cons: 1. Company culture is largely influenced by Elon. 2. Some teams are short of people. 3. The codebase is not very good.
- 5.0Great Culture, No BalanceQuality Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 1, 2024Pros: Good culture and more knowledge.Cons: No work-life balance.
- 4.0Enjoyed Front End WorkSoftware QA Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 12, 2021Pros: like the front-end software applicationsCons: Don't really have cons. Enjoyed my time there.
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