I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Austin, TX)
Interview
very long... can tire you out during the process.
1. recruiter call
2. hiring manager call (30 mins)
3. Panel interview (4 hours)
-. have to prepare 30 mins presentation - technical
-. one on ones with team members (30 mins each)
-. combination of presentation content questions (need to know very little detail), role related general questions, and behavioral.
4. Write up on achievements
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
(on presentation) what was your biggest contribution to this project?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Feb 2026
Interview
Process includes HR screening, technical panel interview with 3–4 engineers, a 30-minute presentation, individual one-on-one discussions with panelists, and a final HR conversation to review feedback, discuss fit, and next steps
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Tesla (Lathrop, CA) in Sep 2025
Interview
Very nice and very fast. Reach last interview with Senior Director. He asked me how to launch a battery assembly line. I explained but not enough I guess. Quality manager was great and the team was also amazing. Very technical and deep conversations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself. Describe a situation in which you have participated. Give me an example of a challeng you face.