Started with some recruiter calls and interview rounds with the hiring manager. Talked about my projects and the team, and everything went well. For the onsite, they want a 30-minute presentation of your choice.
During the onsite, it is very noticeable that it is a very in-group environment where they prefer to hire people similar to themselves. The coding and questions were not too difficult, but it was obvious they prefer to work with like-minded people.
It is their choice, but this wastes everyone's time. I did not believe the bad reputation of Tesla, but I was proven wrong.
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The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Tesla Senior Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tesla's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.