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      Tesla Software Development Engineer reviews

      3.2

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (4 total reviews)
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      Elon Musk

      21% approve of CEO

      100% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Culture & values

      2.6

      Work/Life balance

      2.6

      Senior management

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      4 reviews
      4.0
      Oct 22, 2025

      Overall good experience

      Software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Early and punctual work hours (the Shanghai Gigafactory requires shuttle bus commuting) - Well-structured and standardized company policies - Opportunities to collaborate with global teams

      Cons

      - On-site work only - Faster pace and heavier workload compared to other multinational companies - No lunch break for napping

      4.0
      Jan 8, 2024

      Great Mission, Middling Management

      Software development engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Mission is motivating - Colleagues believe in what they're working on - Smart individuals everywhere you look - High level engineering

      Cons

      - Management makes rash decisions - Tight/sporadic deadlines - Confusing return-to-office plan

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