Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
March 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
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Online Assessment: 90-minute time limit, 2 questions.
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Phone Interview: No technical questions.
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On-site Interview: Multiple technical challenges and questions.
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Questions
Questions regarding the projects and past internship experiences listed on the resume.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 40 interview experiences for the Tesla Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive48%
Neutral40%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to work as a software engineer
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
April 11, 2018
Pros: As a software engineer at Tesla, you're constantly pushing code. If you're looking for bureaucracy (and I highly doubt that you are as an SE), then Tesla isn't the place for you. If, on the other hand, you enjoy working fast and getting stuff done, then you'll definitely love it here.
Cons: The company benefits aren't that great, especially in comparison to other tech companies in the Bay Area.
3.0
Tesla Salary SWE
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
September 26, 2024
Pros: You get a lot of responsibility.
Cons: It was a great company. Mentorship was a bit limited because of the hiring freezes.
5.0
Fast and responsive
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
December 5, 2024
Pros: The recruitment process was fast, and the recruiter was very responsive.
Cons: Have not yet started, so don't know yet.
- 4.0Great place to work as a software engineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 11, 2018Pros: As a software engineer at Tesla, you're constantly pushing code. If you're looking for bureaucracy (and I highly doubt that you are as an SE), then Tesla isn't the place for you. If, on the other hand, you enjoy working fast and getting stuff done, then you'll definitely love it here.Cons: The company benefits aren't that great, especially in comparison to other tech companies in the Bay Area.
- 3.0Tesla Salary SWESoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 26, 2024Pros: You get a lot of responsibility.Cons: It was a great company. Mentorship was a bit limited because of the hiring freezes.
- 5.0Fast and responsiveSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 5, 2024Pros: The recruitment process was fast, and the recruiter was very responsive.Cons: Have not yet started, so don't know yet.
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