I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
10 step process: phone screen, technical, 48 hour take-home, technical, then virtual on-site. On-site requires preparing slides for a 30 minute presentation, followed by 5 back to back interviews most of which are technical. The whole process took over 4 months. In the end, I was never given a decision as the recruiters decided to ghost me after the final round. Don't waste your time, apply elsewhere.
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.