Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, China
Process
Firstly, I had to do a Codility test to get the chance for the interview.
The first interview was arranged on the second day I passed the test. The interviewer was focused on the projects and asked a few technical questions.
Questions
Brief introduction of the project I attended.
The interviewer may focus on the details of your project, so be well prepared.
I also had a system design question on the third interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Tesla Senior Software Engineer role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 1.0Employee Work ExperienceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaJuly 16, 2023Pros: Not much pros, a lot of work.Cons: Lots and lots of pressure.
- 3.0Smart Team, Bad ManagementSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlin, GermanySeptember 25, 2025Pros: Lots of projects to work on and learn from, a fast-paced environment, and smart people.Cons: Bad leadership/management, highly dependent on the US, late hours, periodic layoffs.
- 5.0Impactful, But Demanding WorkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBerlin, GermanyJune 18, 2025Pros: Interesting tasks and having an impact on the world. Possibility to visit Tesla factories.Cons: Stressful and requires overtime if you want to achieve something.
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