Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
April 14, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Pretty chill. Asked about evaluation metrics, calculate 2 metrics given a data log: has_collided, radial TTC. A few questions from my resume. How did you determine xyz, what are the factors, and what could be some other factors?
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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
3.0
Nice work atmosphere
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
March 4, 2020
Pros: 1. A very fast-paced, dynamic environment with a lot to learn.
2. A collaborative work environment.
Cons: A lot of work is expected in a short time with minimal guidance.
5.0
Interesting Work, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 28, 2024
Pros: The autopilot team works on some of the most interesting problems, and you get a lot of ownership.
Cons: Long hours sometimes before releases.
5.0
Nice Perks, Friendly Team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
July 14, 2023
Pros: Good company, nice perks, friendly.
Cons: Nothing as of now overall good.
- 3.0Nice work atmosphereSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 4, 2020Pros: 1. A very fast-paced, dynamic environment with a lot to learn. 2. A collaborative work environment.Cons: A lot of work is expected in a short time with minimal guidance.
- 5.0Interesting Work, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 28, 2024Pros: The autopilot team works on some of the most interesting problems, and you get a lot of ownership.Cons: Long hours sometimes before releases.
- 5.0Nice Perks, Friendly TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJuly 14, 2023Pros: Good company, nice perks, friendly.Cons: Nothing as of now overall good.
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