Test Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
July 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was given a screening interview, then a mechanical engineering test, and another screening interview after that.
Then I was flown out to the site for five very difficult interviews with members of the team.
Questions
One interesting question was: "Name at least 10 ways to make a hole in metal."
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Tesla Test Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Test Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral13%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Test Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Good Experience, Overloaded Work
Test Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 9, 2024
Pros: Good experience and lots of opportunities for advancement.
Cons: Work can be an overload.
2.0
Stressful but interesting
Test Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 16, 2024
Pros: The mission is interesting, and the teammates are helpful.
Cons: Bad work-life balance, no overtime.
4.0
Fast Pace, Tough Culture
Test Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
May 16, 2024
Pros: Fast-paced environment; there is a lot to learn.
Cons: Work culture not that good.
- 4.0Good Experience, Overloaded WorkTest Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 9, 2024Pros: Good experience and lots of opportunities for advancement.Cons: Work can be an overload.
- 2.0Stressful but interestingTest Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 16, 2024Pros: The mission is interesting, and the teammates are helpful.Cons: Bad work-life balance, no overtime.
- 4.0Fast Pace, Tough CultureTest Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMay 16, 2024Pros: Fast-paced environment; there is a lot to learn.Cons: Work culture not that good.
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