Questions that have appeared at Tesla for an Engineering (Behavioral) interview.

1. Teamwork and Collaboration

Question: Can you describe a situation in which you had to collaborate with a difficult colleague?

Question: How have you handled a situation where your team was not supportive or did not agree with your ideas?

Question: What role do you usually take in a team? Can you provide an example where this role was crucial to the team's success?

2. Problem Solving

Question: Describe a situation where you faced a significant obstacle to success. How did you overcome it?

Question: Can you share an instance where you had to make a critical decision under pressure? What was the outcome?

Question: Tell us about a complex problem you had to solve, what was your approach and what was the result?

3. Adaptability

Question: Can you recall a time when you had to adapt your work style to fit the team or project needs?

Question: How do you handle changes in project scope or direction? Please provide an example.

Question: Describe a situation where you had to learn a new skill quickly to accomplish a task or project.

4. Leadership

Question: Describe a time when you took the lead on a project. What was the outcome?

Question: Can you share an instance where you had to motivate a team member or a team?

Question: Tell us about a time when you had to manage a conflict within your team. How did you handle it and what was the result?

5. Passion for Tesla and its Mission

Question: How do your own values align with Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy?

Question: Can you talk about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career and how it aligns with Tesla’s mission?

Question: What about Tesla's culture and work attracts you the most and how do you see yourself contributing to it?