Process
I went to a career fair, received a recruiter email, and answered a few questions.
There were three technical rounds, all focused on algorithms. There was no behavioral interview.
Following a final written appeal, I received an offer.
There isn't much else to explain. You may be placed on different teams.
Questions
What projects did you do at school?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Tesla SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
43%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral29%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Great Place to Work
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
January 8, 2021
Pros: Very challenging and rewarding work.
Cons: Hours could be tough sometimes and stressful.
4.0
Cool Work, Little Balance
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 17, 2024
Pros: Cool work and a lot of learning.
Cons: No work-life balance usually.
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.
- 4.0Great Place to WorkSWE Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJanuary 8, 2021Pros: Very challenging and rewarding work.Cons: Hours could be tough sometimes and stressful.
- 4.0Cool Work, Little BalanceSWE Intern • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 17, 2024Pros: Cool work and a lot of learning.Cons: No work-life balance usually.
- 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.
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