I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla (Austin, TX)
Interview
The interview with Tesla was both insightful and positive. I found the interviewers to be knowledgeable and passionate about their work, and the questions allowed me to effectively showcase my skills and enthusiasm for the role. This experience provided a valuable opportunity to learn more about Tesla's innovative projects and collaborative work environment. Overall, it was an enriching encounter, and I am eager about the potential to contribute to such a dynamic and forward-thinking company in a full-time Robotics Engineer role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you outline how you manage a project from start to finish?
Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn from the experience?
Describe a time when you had to solve a problem with very little starting information.
Tell me how you would positively impact the company culture.
What do you know about cars?
How would your former colleagues describe your performance?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Tesla in Feb 2026
Interview
The interview process began with an initial phone call, where we discussed my background, experience, and overall fit for the role. After that, I had a second-round engineering interview focused on technical skills, problem-solving, and role-specific knowledge.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and how your experience align with JD
the procedure was very messy and the interviewer was rude. they messed up the interview process several times. over weeks, they keep postponing or the interviewer did not appear as scheduled. they did not even bother to apologize.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
talk about your experience and projects you are proud about.
I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla in Jan 2025
Interview
The interview process for the Robotics Engineer role at Tesla started with two online coding rounds in C++, focused on LeetCode-style algorithmic problems. The questions tested my knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and optimization. After passing the coding rounds, I was invited for an on-site interview, beginning with a resume review where I discussed past projects and technical details. I then tackled an applied robotics problem, where I had to break it down and propose a solution. A math problem tested my understanding of robotics-related math, like linear algebra and calculus. Finally, I worked through toy problems, explaining, implementing, and testing solutions. Throughout, Tesla assessed my technical skills, problem-solving, and communication abilities. It was a challenging but rewarding experience.