I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Mar 2015
Interview
Long. Took 3+ from initial contact to decision. If you get selected, its no longer about how much technical knowledge you have, but how much PASSION you have for Tesla and their vision. The hiring process is a bit too much. It seems alot of resources are being wasted in selecting the "right" candidate.
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They want to know more about the projects you worked on and how well you'll fit in with the company. Know yourself and your work.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla in Nov 2014
Interview
Entire process was relatively quick: 3 phone interviews (2 with HR, 1 with a Senior Engineer) before the group interview onsite. Reading previous users comments on how horrible or condescending the interviewers are is lost to me - If there are uncaring or condescending interviewers/employees I have yet to see them. Positive experience
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Questions related to my thought process of fixing a problem, wanting to hear my internal monologue and asking potentially misleading questions.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
First Interview: Casual Conversation with Recruiter. Talked about my technical background, and relevant work experience. Asked to provide three examples of technical excellence.
Second Interview: Casual Conversation with Senior Product Excellence Engineer. We went into more detail about what I have done specifically in the past to tackle technical challenges.
Third Interview: Department Manager.
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Personal problem solving questions and project examples.