Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
After clearing the recruiter call and coding challenge, I had a 45-minute phone screen interview.
The interviewer didn't explain the question or even give me time for thinking and drawing out a few examples.
They weren't interactive during the entire call, and there was no communication, which prevented us from working collaboratively towards the problem.
Questions
I solved the question.
The question was about the diameter of a tree.
I was asked for improvements expected in the solution. According to them, the solution was perfect.
I received a rejection moments later.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Tesla Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tesla's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
- 4.0Interesting work, poor work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 26, 2021Pros: You get to work with passionate people who care about the goal of the company.Cons: Poor work-life balance, lots of working on weekends, etc.
- 5.0Great Teams, Demanding HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 5, 2021Pros: Great work environment, great projects, and great teams. Time flexibility.Cons: Requires a lot of time, often on calls.
- 2.0Cool People, Bad HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 15, 2019Pros: Great vision, cool people, never bored.Cons: Bad work hours, last-minute changes.
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