Tesla reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(11,980 total reviews)
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Elon Musk

59% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Tesla has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 11,980 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tesla employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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4.0
Nov 12, 2025

Fast pace

Recommend
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Pros

- Fast pace - high impact - lots of freedom on how to solve problems

Cons

- base salary are not very high for the size of the company but give lots of equity - lots of OG employees that do not have strong skills

1.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Innovative Environment: Tesla is undeniably at the forefront of technological innovation, offering a chance to be involved in cutting-edge projects.

Cons

My experience at Tesla was disheartening. While the company touts itself as innovative, my time as a new hire revealed a concerning trend: management appears to prioritize short-term gains by leveraging the expertise of new employees without offering job security or long-term growth opportunities. I was quickly brought on board, and my existing knowledge was utilized, but I was let go shortly thereafter. The onboarding process was disorganized, and I didn't feel adequately supported. This experience suggests a lack of commitment to employee development and raises questions about how Tesla values its new talent.

3.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

You will learn a lot, develop professionally, and get to work on some very interesting and exciting technical problems. Co-workers are smart, hardworking, and mission-oriented.

Cons

High level project management can be very disorganized, with priorities constantly changing and with unclear direction. Timelines are extremely aggressive, with no regard to employee personal life or mental health. There is little recognition of good work. Some teams and managers are much better than others.

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