Software Engineer Interview Experience - Fremont, California
November 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
A recruiter reached out to me, and we scheduled a phone call.
After that, I was given a coding challenge.
Then there was a phone screen, followed by the onsite interview.
From start to finish, the entire process took a month.
Overall, it was an enjoyable process.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Tesla Software Engineer role in Fremont, California.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Fremont, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral14%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Software Engineer interview process in Fremont, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
3.0
Fast Pace, Chaotic Mission
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
August 20, 2024
Pros: Name recognition
Fast pace
Mission
Cons: Chaotic environment.
Lack of recognition.
Work-life balance.
2.0
Tesla needs to develop its culture and care more about software craftsmanship
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
August 31, 2018
Pros: Driving company cars.
I get to say I work for Tesla.
Opportunity to work on customer-facing projects.
The Tesla Mission is worth supporting.
Cons: No real culture at this company. Managers in the IT department on the automotive side are clueless on how to build software. They are not big on testing, use broken Agile, and think they understand "the process." They get requirements wrong out of the gate and often build software that is not needed.
3.0
Pros and Cons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
February 14, 2023
Pros: Mission.
Exposure to important projects and many opportunities to take on responsibility.
Cons: Long hours.
Lack of professional development.
- 3.0Fast Pace, Chaotic MissionSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesAugust 20, 2024Pros: Name recognition Fast pace MissionCons: Chaotic environment. Lack of recognition. Work-life balance.
- 2.0Tesla needs to develop its culture and care more about software craftsmanshipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesAugust 31, 2018Pros: Driving company cars. I get to say I work for Tesla. Opportunity to work on customer-facing projects. The Tesla Mission is worth supporting.Cons: No real culture at this company. Managers in the IT department on the automotive side are clueless on how to build software. They are not big on testing, use broken Agile, and think they understand "the process." They get requirements wrong out of the gate and often build software that is not needed.
- 3.0Pros and ConsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesFebruary 14, 2023Pros: Mission. Exposure to important projects and many opportunities to take on responsibility.Cons: Long hours. Lack of professional development.
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