Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Tesla with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 45% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Manager roles take an average of 35 days to get hired, when considering 11 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tesla overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tesla as a Manager according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Presentation: 13%
Group panel interview: 13%
Background check: 8%
Personality test: 8%
Other: 8%
Skills test: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Drug test: 4%
One on one interview: 4%
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4 rounds. It was not particularly difficult, other tech companies have more difficult questions. Unprofessional HR person, got angry when I did not accept the role due to a reduced salary package,
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Irvine, CA) in Mar 2025
Interview
I had a very positive experience during this interview. The conversation felt natural and engaging, and the interviewer created a comfortable environment where I was able to clearly share my background and skills. The questions were thoughtful and relevant, allowing me to highlight my experience while also learning more about the role and the company’s goals.
I especially appreciated the interviewer’s openness and the way they explained the expectations of the position—it gave me a clear understanding of how my strengths could contribute to the team. The discussion left me excited about the opportunity and confident that this role would be a strong fit.
Overall, I felt the interview went smoothly, and I came away with a very favorable impression of both the position and the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You’re designing a component for one of our vehicles and you discover a potential reliability issue close to the launch date. How would you approach solving it, and how would you communicate your solution to the team?
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