Tesla Software Engineer interview experience

In one manager-focused step, I talked about overall fit and background with a senior leader, and then I went into a detailed technical deep dive with a staff engineer. The team later reviewed all the feedback internally before making a final decision, which made the process feel deliberate.

The technical portion still felt like it had weight—questions were meant to probe depth rather than keep things light. I also had a moment earlier in the process where the recruiter screen didn’t feel fully aligned with my resume; I was interrupted while explaining my experience, which made it harder to