Process
First, they asked a few fundamental questions about heat transfer. If you pass them, they will ask for the second round.
At the second interview, you have to give a presentation for the whole team and answer some technical questions.
Questions
What is the pressure's impact on the convection heat transfer coefficient?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Tesla Thermal Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Tesla's interview process for their Thermal Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive71%
Neutral14%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tesla's Thermal Engineer interview process in United States.
Tesla Work Experiences
4.0
Thermal Engineer at Tesla
Thermal Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 9, 2024
Pros: The stock program can make you a lot of money.
Cons: The culture is absolutely terrible.
3.0
Exciting work but stressful environment and poor balance (was better)
Thermal Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, CA
July 14, 2026
Pros: There are very exciting things to work on. It is fast-paced, and you learn a lot.
Cons: They will take as much as you give. The stock and salary are not aligned with other companies. There is a bad work-life balance. It is a stressful environment dealing with a lot of ego.
2.0
Exciting Work, Poor Balance
Thermal Engineer • Current Employee
Fremont, California, United States
May 4, 2025
Pros: An exciting and difficult engineering problem, and an opportunity to learn a lot.
Cons: Poor work-life balance. Lack of process, and things are done haphazardly.
- 4.0Thermal Engineer at TeslaThermal Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 9, 2024Pros: The stock program can make you a lot of money.Cons: The culture is absolutely terrible.
- 3.0Exciting work but stressful environment and poor balance (was better)Thermal Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, CAJuly 14, 2026Pros: There are very exciting things to work on. It is fast-paced, and you learn a lot.Cons: They will take as much as you give. The stock and salary are not aligned with other companies. There is a bad work-life balance. It is a stressful environment dealing with a lot of ego.
- 2.0Exciting Work, Poor BalanceThermal Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, California, United StatesMay 4, 2025Pros: An exciting and difficult engineering problem, and an opportunity to learn a lot.Cons: Poor work-life balance. Lack of process, and things are done haphazardly.
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