Process
Design problem.
Make sure to review data structures, tradeoffs between different design choices, and the time complexity of your design.
Code together on CoderPad.
Interviewed directly by manager, so your mileage may vary.
Questions
Design a cache with given functions.
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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
1.0
hire to fire
Software Developer • Former Employee
May 24, 2024
Pros: They provide a lot of positions.
Cons: Hard deadline, hire to fire.
5.0
Nothing provides clarity like a clear mission
Senior Mechanical Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
January 12, 2022
Pros: Tesla's mission is so clear and engrained in the culture that it truly sets it apart as a place to work.
Cons: The work environment can be very intense, not for the faint of heart.
5.0
Challenging Work, Admin Heavy
Interiors Engineering • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 2, 2020
Pros: Challenging, fun coworkers, nice office, great location, reasonable hours.
Cons: Lots of administrative work and project management.
- 1.0hire to fireSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeMay 24, 2024Pros: They provide a lot of positions.Cons: Hard deadline, hire to fire.
- 5.0Nothing provides clarity like a clear missionSenior Mechanical Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 12, 2022Pros: Tesla's mission is so clear and engrained in the culture that it truly sets it apart as a place to work.Cons: The work environment can be very intense, not for the faint of heart.
- 5.0Challenging Work, Admin HeavyInteriors Engineering • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 2, 2020Pros: Challenging, fun coworkers, nice office, great location, reasonable hours.Cons: Lots of administrative work and project management.
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