Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - United States
Process
Around March 2012, I applied online for general engineering internship positions and was contacted by a recruiter for a phone interview. This was basically to get to know me and see if I knew the company and was passionate.
After the HR interview, HR matched me to a group that was most relevant to my skills and interests. The second phone interview was with my manager and another key engineer.
I was not given specific technical questions, but they asked me about my projects (resume). The whole recruiting process took about 3 weeks.
Since the stock has skyrocketed and applicants have flooded in, I can imagine it's much more competitive now.
Questions
Why do you want to join Tesla?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the Tesla Software Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 4.0Intern at TeslaSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 2, 2025Pros: Work culture and workload are team dependent.Cons: Perks as an intern are not as good as at some other companies.
- 3.0Not the bestSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: Good company culture and hard workCons: Very little amenities for employees.
- 4.0Good company to work forSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeOctober 30, 2025Pros: Overall, very happy with the company and my team.Cons: Honestly, I can't think of any.
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