I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Tesla (Reno, NV) in Jan 2024
Interview
Start by having a conversation with the recruiter to set the stage. Next, participate in a phone screening interview with an engineer, where you will tackle a Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) question to assess your technical skills. If successful, you'll move onto the virtual onsite phase. This stage includes a 30-minute presentation, showcasing your abilities or a project you've worked on, followed by a series of four interviews, each lasting between 45 minutes to an hour. These interviews will cover a variety of topics, including system design, further DSA questions to evaluate your problem-solving capabilities, and behavioral questions to understand your work ethic, team collaboration skills, and how you handle challenges.
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.