I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla in Jan 2024
Interview
A few days after applying to an open position; I received a template e-mail inviting me to complete a technical assignment.
I completed the technical assignment and even though I scored very close to 100% through the automated unit tests; a week after completing the test I received another template e-mail saying that I did not pass the threshold.
At no point through this process have I been reached out by an actual recruiter and treated like a human being. Even the e-mail communications have been completely anonymized and were completely generic, created from a template.
It's extremely disappointing that such a large company doesn't treat potential candidates like human beings and does not even pretend to do so.
This experience has been a lesson for me and completely changed my view of this company and its brand name. The way a company treats their potential candidates is the same way they treat their employees and their customers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Write a SQL query that includes grouping, ordering and counting logic.
3 45 min rounds virtual, mix of technical data structures and algorithms style questions and behavioral questions. Around leetcode medium difficulty, strings and array based. Short talk about what the team does.
2 Technical Coding Screen, followed by onsite. Interesting problems and role related. Friendly recruiting coordinator. On site - in person, several rounds, includes presentation and question & answers. Highly role related and based on past experiences.
Remembering the coding question about finding a peak element gives me a sense of relief. It was nearly the same as one I had practiced on PracHub a few days prior. The interview process began with a recruiter screening my resume, followed by a technical phone interview where we discussed data structures and algorithms. The onsite included two additional rounds focusing on coding and behavioral questions. Overall, the experience was straightforward, and I felt well-prepared, ultimately leading to an offer that I happily accepted.