The interview has 3 steps. First is a phone screen, which has two parts. The first part are all basic questions for background, working experience etc. The second part is the coding and statistical questions. The second step is the take-out exam for some specific questions. The last step is on-site interview.
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.
