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3.5

From 4 ratings

4

Reviews

50%

Gave 4+ stars

Should you join?

Mostly positive. Read what people flag before you decide.

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  • ✗Compensation & Benefits
  • ✗Work-Life Balance
  • ✗Culture & Values

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  • Return to officeOct 18, 2026

    Elon Musk tells Tesla workers remote work is no longer acceptable

    Mashable reports that Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a mandate requiring employees to return to the office, ending remote-work options.

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Rating Breakdown

From another site
Compensation & Benefits
2.9/ 5
Work-Life Balance
2.4/ 5
Career Opportunities
3.6/ 5
Culture & Values
2.9/ 5
Senior Leadership
2.8/ 5

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These are averages from 1,090 employee reviews on another site, as of October 25, 2026. Once three people rate these areas here, the bars switch to Know The Boss reviews.

What went well

Cutting edge technology and physical AI, and a wide range of work that helps you grow fast.

What could be improved

Long hours and high pressure, with high expectations and pay that doesn't match the effort.

Company · Shared on another site Engineer, former employee · Rated 4/5 thereOct 2026

What went well

You get exposure to many different problems, and the pay is good if you put in the effort.

What could be improved

Work-life balance is poor, the reviewer calls the CEO chaotic, and they feel the mission changed after 2018.

Company · Shared on another site Hardware Engineer, current employee · Rated 4/5 thereOct 2026

What went well

It opens doors, the work is interesting, and the people are dedicated and smart.

What could be improved

Your experience depends heavily on your manager, pay feels years behind other companies, and some internal systems are outdated.

Company · Shared on another site Recruiter, current employee · Rated 3/5 thereOct 2026

What went well

Smart, collaborative and generally supportive colleagues.

What could be improved

Roles and responsibilities are unclear at every level.

Company · Shared on another site Program Manager, current employee · Rated 3/5 thereSep 2026

Company Size

1000+

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Details

1,091

H-1B approvals in FY2025

319 new · 230 transfers · 99.2% approved

284

Green cards (PERM) in FY2025

100% certified

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Leadership

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Elon Musk

CEO & Co-Founder

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