Process
Consists of 4 to 6 stages:
- An initial recruiter or automated AI screen
- An early hiring manager call
- A technical screen or coding test
- An intensive in-person or virtual panel loop covering technical depth and culture fit
Questions
Tell me about a time you showed initiative.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Tesla SWE Intern role.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their SWE Intern roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral33%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's SWE Intern interview process.
Tesla Work Experiences
5.0
Very good for an intern, which was my role
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Reno, Nevada, United States
September 24, 2019
Pros: Startup vibes. High-powered PC, free coffee, goldfish, and cereal. Great intern community because Tesla houses all interns together. The work is very interesting for all teams and has importance within the company. I had great mentors and a team as well. I would highly recommend. Work hours were fine as well.
Cons: I worked in Reno, which may or may not be everyone's favorite choice. I, however, liked it because of the low cost of living, numerous hiking and snowboarding spots, and the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Definitely for anyone who is an outdoorsy kind of person.
3.0
Software Engineering Intern
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
July 17, 2023
Pros: Tesla offers some benefits like transportation and gym discounts
Cons: Having to go in 4 days a week.
5.0
There is a lot to learn to work
SWE Intern • Current Employee
January 12, 2022
Pros: Important work with a lot of learning.
Cons: Slightly disorganized in their training.
- 5.0Very good for an intern, which was my roleSWE Intern • Former EmployeeReno, Nevada, United StatesSeptember 24, 2019Pros: Startup vibes. High-powered PC, free coffee, goldfish, and cereal. Great intern community because Tesla houses all interns together. The work is very interesting for all teams and has importance within the company. I had great mentors and a team as well. I would highly recommend. Work hours were fine as well.Cons: I worked in Reno, which may or may not be everyone's favorite choice. I, however, liked it because of the low cost of living, numerous hiking and snowboarding spots, and the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Definitely for anyone who is an outdoorsy kind of person.
- 3.0Software Engineering InternSWE Intern • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesJuly 17, 2023Pros: Tesla offers some benefits like transportation and gym discountsCons: Having to go in 4 days a week.
- 5.0There is a lot to learn to workSWE Intern • Current EmployeeJanuary 12, 2022Pros: Important work with a lot of learning.Cons: Slightly disorganized in their training.
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