Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
October 12, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Call with the recruiter. General questions like, "Why are you looking for a new role?" and "Why do you want to work for Tesla?"
Live code session round afterward. One question I was given was a practical code that I had to clean up, and one standard LeetCode question.
Questions
Why do you want to work for Tesla?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Tesla Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tesla's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Fast Growth, Little Flexibility
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
December 3, 2025
Pros: Very fast-paced, but really good for early career growth as you're surrounded by incredibly talented people.
Cons: Not enough flexibility around work and projects.
3.0
Messy Management, Okay Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
November 30, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is okay, but not great.
Cons: Horrible management. Super messy. Management changed four times when I was there.
5.0
Best Company, Great Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Calabasas, California, United States
November 25, 2025
Pros: Good work culture, best company.
Cons: No cons, I can think of.
- 4.0Fast Growth, Little FlexibilitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesDecember 3, 2025Pros: Very fast-paced, but really good for early career growth as you're surrounded by incredibly talented people.Cons: Not enough flexibility around work and projects.
- 3.0Messy Management, Okay BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesNovember 30, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is okay, but not great.Cons: Horrible management. Super messy. Management changed four times when I was there.
- 5.0Best Company, Great CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCalabasas, California, United StatesNovember 25, 2025Pros: Good work culture, best company.Cons: No cons, I can think of.
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