I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Tokyo) in Sep 2018
Interview
I applied online. After submitting CV, had an interview with HR. It was just general questions, like why I applied for this job and how much I know about Tesla.
Then I had an interview with manger. Most questions were related to data science.
Finally I had offline coding test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain what models you used in previous projects and why you used them.
Explain algorithm of Random Forest.
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.