Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
March 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Great technical rounds. Use first principles whenever possible. Break down the problem and address it systematically. If you don't know something, it's better to ask for help and continue rather than randomly guess.
Questions
Simulated vehicle dynamics problem around cars.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Tesla Senior Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Always Busy, Great Company
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 31, 2025
Pros: Very high demand. Always something to do.
Cons: No cons, great company honestly.
2.0
Employee Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 19, 2025
Pros: Smart people.
Innovative company with a great mission.
Cons: Below average pay.
Insufficient resources.
Ridiculous expectations for a place that is no longer a startup.
Elon and his crazy whims and politics.
1.0
Terrible company to work for.
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 27, 2025
Pros: None that I can think of
Cons: Awful work environment and terrible culture.
- 5.0Always Busy, Great CompanySenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 31, 2025Pros: Very high demand. Always something to do.Cons: No cons, great company honestly.
- 2.0Employee Work ExperienceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 19, 2025Pros: Smart people. Innovative company with a great mission.Cons: Below average pay. Insufficient resources. Ridiculous expectations for a place that is no longer a startup. Elon and his crazy whims and politics.
- 1.0Terrible company to work for.Senior Software Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 27, 2025Pros: None that I can think ofCons: Awful work environment and terrible culture.
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