I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesla (Palo Alto, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
The process was overall smooth. A couple of calls with HR, then a phone interview with the hiring manager, then an onsite. HR was a little bit pushy on accepting an offer but I pushed back and went back to meet the team and .. interview them before actually accepting the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Apart for the usual there were a set of bayesian statistic questions and some advanced SQL.
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.
A bit chaotic because the interviewer was constantly switching rooms and ended up doing the interview somewhere on the floor with his laptop on his lap. And also they seem to really want to know how much you are prepared to do "extra".
