Process
One offline timed coding round, to be completed within 3 hours.
After that, one telephonic interview (1 hour) in Python was conducted. The questions were similar to the coding round.
Questions
It was a simple data fitting problem in Python.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 44 interview experiences for the Tesla Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
39%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral36%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Autonomy Great, Layoffs Hectic
Senior Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 28, 2025
Pros: Autonomy is great here.
Can have the power to get things done how you see fit.
Cons: Layoffs get a little hectic.
4.0
Fast Learning, Toxic Culture
Embedded Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
January 4, 2023
Pros: High-speed performance, you get to learn a lot.
Cons: I didn’t personally like the culture of “work extra but don’t act like it.” It seemed a bit toxic.
3.0
Projects Great, Not Taken Seriously
Quality Technician • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
February 28, 2021
Pros: You have the opportunity to get out of the grind of production to perform projects with your skillset.
Cons: Not taken seriously enough for process implementation. Management and engineers treat you like a glorified associate.
- 5.0Autonomy Great, Layoffs HecticSenior Manufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 28, 2025Pros: Autonomy is great here. Can have the power to get things done how you see fit.Cons: Layoffs get a little hectic.
- 4.0Fast Learning, Toxic CultureEmbedded Software Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeJanuary 4, 2023Pros: High-speed performance, you get to learn a lot.Cons: I didn’t personally like the culture of “work extra but don’t act like it.” It seemed a bit toxic.
- 3.0Projects Great, Not Taken SeriouslyQuality Technician • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesFebruary 28, 2021Pros: You have the opportunity to get out of the grind of production to perform projects with your skillset.Cons: Not taken seriously enough for process implementation. Management and engineers treat you like a glorified associate.
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