I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Palo Alto, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
The process was overall smooth. A couple of calls with HR, then a phone interview with the hiring manager, then an onsite. HR was a little bit pushy on accepting an offer but I pushed back and went back to meet the team and .. interview them before actually accepting the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Apart for the usual there were a set of bayesian statistic questions and some advanced SQL.
A connection from my university introduced me to a team member at Tesla, leading to an interview opportunity. The process included a technical phone screen followed by an onsite round where I faced a challenging anomaly detection question about vehicle sensor data. Interestingly, I had practiced a similar scenario on PracHub just a week prior, making the technical discussion feel familiar. While I received an offer, I ultimately declined due to personal reasons. Overall, it was a tough, yet insightful experience that pushed my skills to the limit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design an anomaly detection approach for vehicle sensor time-series data, including how you would handle drift and choose a threshold.
The interview process included an initial application submission, a recruiter screening call, a technical interview focused on coding and problem solving, and a final round discussing experience, teamwork, and fit for the role.
This is strictly online, with no in-person components at all. The questions are fairly simple and straightforward. I previously completed a typing test and several other online "exams" to take as part of the process.
