Process
Coding assessment followed by 4 interviews.
These interviews include system design questions and other technical questions, all based on algorithms, data structures, and CS fundamentals.
There is also one behavioral interview with a product manager.
Questions
Problem-solving on data structures and algorithms:
- Graphs
- Array
- Math
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tesla SWE role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their SWE roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's SWE interview process in San Jose, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Interesting Work, Bureaucratic Hassle
SWE • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
November 19, 2025
Pros: Lots of opportunities for interesting work.
Cons: Can be pretty bureaucratic and neurotic.
4.0
Fast-paced, awesome colleagues, but not without its cons.
SWE • Former Employee
Fremont, California, United States
November 6, 2025
Pros: quality of work - challenging and engaging
colleagues - smart and motivated
Cons: Commute.
Lack of flexibility.
Last-minute policy changes.
5.0
Mission Driven, Get Stuff Done!
SWE • Former Employee
February 15, 2021
Pros: Mission-driven, exciting projects. Get stuff done.
Cons: You gotta put in extra hours.
- 4.0Interesting Work, Bureaucratic HassleSWE • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesNovember 19, 2025Pros: Lots of opportunities for interesting work.Cons: Can be pretty bureaucratic and neurotic.
- 4.0Fast-paced, awesome colleagues, but not without its cons.SWE • Former EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesNovember 6, 2025Pros: quality of work - challenging and engaging colleagues - smart and motivatedCons: Commute. Lack of flexibility. Last-minute policy changes.
- 5.0Mission Driven, Get Stuff Done!SWE • Former EmployeeFebruary 15, 2021Pros: Mission-driven, exciting projects. Get stuff done.Cons: You gotta put in extra hours.
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