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      Hardware Engineer Interview

      18 Jun 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      San Jose, CA
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla (San Jose, CA)

      Interview

      The interview process followed a typical sequence from phone screen with recruiter, then hiring manager, on-site panel interviews with a presentation and 1 on 1s, mix of technical and behavioral questions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      The first question from everyone is “why Tesla?”
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      Other Hardware Engineer interview reviews for Tesla

      Hardware Engineer Interview

      29 Apr 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Tesla

      Interview

      There was some what disorganized communication between the HR recruiter and the Hiring Manager. HR said interview will be over one set of topics. Hiring Manager interviewed over another set of unrelated topics.

      Hardware Engineer Interview

      12 Aug 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Fremont, CA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Tesla (Fremont, CA) in Aug 2024

      Interview

      Initial screen for a HW role with Hiring manager Ask about my background and follow-up questions Culture seems not really good after the layoff Did not pass. Think I'm not good match. I'm not sure if they can easily find good match though with a Niche role

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Ask about my background and follow-up questions
      Answer question

      Hardware Engineer Interview

      26 Oct 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Tesla

      Interview

      Took a test before the interview. Nothing crazy if you have done circuit design before. Everything is easy to look up as well so it seemed more just a filter for candidates who dont know much

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      not allowed to repeat but basic debug questions
      Answer question