Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - San Mateo, California
August 6, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interviewer seemed very disinterested the entire time. They just watched and did not really input or guide through the technical aspects. It was an average LeetCode medium/hard. I did not get an offer in the end.
Questions
Can you start off by telling me about yourself?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla Software Engineer (Internship) role in San Mateo, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in San Mateo, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Tesla's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in San Mateo, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Overall good job
Ap Engineer • Current Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
June 2, 2021
Pros: Room for movement upward is good. The company makes a great product. You can hustle and bring new ideas here.
Cons: Competitive and culture can turn some off.
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.
4.0
Intern at Tesla
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
December 2, 2025
Pros: Work culture and workload are team dependent.
Cons: Perks as an intern are not as good as at some other companies.
- 4.0Overall good jobAp Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesJune 2, 2021Pros: Room for movement upward is good. The company makes a great product. You can hustle and bring new ideas here.Cons: Competitive and culture can turn some off.
- 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.
- 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.
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