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Tesla

Software Engineer Interview Experience

Tesla·Mid Level / L4
Result
Rejected
Interview date
a month ago
Difficulty
Moderate

Interview process

It was in cpp. Needs to know well the syntax of cpp. Also be prepared to be asked some fundamental questions regarding synchronization, lock, threading, etc.

  • Recruiter screen
  • Technical interview

Interview rounds

2 questions across 2 rounds

Recruiter screen

1 question

Specific questions asked

Work experience related questions.

Technical interview

1 question

Specific questions asked

Multi threading using lock and cv

Interview tips

Needs foundational understanding of cpp and multi-threading. Needs to understand how to use multiple threads and difference between types of locks

Company culture

Interviewers were all very passionate in their product

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