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What is it like to work at Tesla?

Tesla is known for its innovative and fast-paced work environment, driven by a culture that emphasizes sustainability, technological advancement, and customer-centricity. The company's structure is often described as flat, with a focus on cross-functional teams and open communication, allowing employees to collaborate closely with colleagues from various departments. Working at Tesla may appeal to individuals who are passionate about electric vehicles, renewable energy, and cutting-edge technology, as the company offers opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking projects and be part of a pioneering industry.

Do workers at Tesla get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Does Tesla pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Tesla, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
77% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Tesla?

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
100% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Tesla affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Tesla?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 63% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Tesla worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do Tesla workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
49% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Tesla workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Tesla?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Tesla managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Tesla spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 179 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Tesla?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Tesla job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
75% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Tesla good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
84% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Tesla feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 127 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Tesla get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
90% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Tesla?

Some people feel stressed out here.
54% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Tesla enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Tesla recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
76% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Tesla?

Most people got enough training when they started.
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Tesla?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 78% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 132 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Tesla’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
65% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 118 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Tesla is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
77% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 131 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Tesla?
Infographic showing various Controls Engineer job openings at Tesla in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Sr. Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Engineer, Security Intelligence

Sr. Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Engineer, Security Intelligence

Tesla

Austin, TX • On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Tesla rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 668 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 44 rated automakers


Job description

Job Summary:
Tesla's Security Intelligence team is responsible for protecting the company's intellectual property and infrastructure from insider threats. They are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Digital Forensics & eDiscovery Engineer to lead complex investigations and collaborate with various teams to ensure evidence integrity and compliance with legal standards.
Responsibilities:
• Investigate insider threats and security incidents across endpoints, cloud platforms, and network infrastructure. Identify IoCs, unauthorized access, and data exfiltration activities to assess risk and support remediation efforts
• Conduct deep-dive analysis of system artifacts including file systems, memory dumps, registry hives, and logs from EDR/XDR platforms, SIEMs, DLP systems to reconstruct user activity and build comprehensive event timelines
• Perform forensically sound acquisition of digital evidence from laptops, mobile devices, servers, and cloud repositories while maintaining strict chain of custody, evidence integrity, and comprehensive collection documentation
• Execute targeted, defensible data collections from M365 (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams), enterprise endpoints, and cloud repositories using Microsoft Purview and other digital forensic tools
• Serve as the team's eDiscovery technical liaison, supporting Early Case Assessment (ECA) by advising Legal on data volume, custodian scope, and collection feasibility, while maintaining working knowledge of downstream phases (processing, review, and production) to ensure upstream decisions support downstream needs
• Collaborate with HR and Legal to conduct structured, compliant interviews - using digital evidence to guide questions, validate statements, and remediate security incidents
• Manage legal hold and preservation workflows in coordination with IT and Legal, ensuring accurate identification and preservation of relevant data and devices, and ongoing compliance with regulatory and legal obligations
• Produce clear, legally defensible documentation across all matters, including chain-of-custody records, collection logs, and executive-ready technical narratives for Legal, Compliance, HR, and leadership stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement by refining DLP policies, access controls, detection rules, and eDiscovery intake runbooks based on patterns and lessons learned from past investigations and legal matters
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of combined experience in digital forensics, eDiscovery, or security investigations
• Proficiency with digital forensic tools: FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Axiom, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview for M365 preservation and collection across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
• Working knowledge of the EDRM framework, with deep expertise in identification, preservation, and collection, and functional understanding of processing, review, and production
• Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS) and log analysis via SIEM platforms
• In-depth knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix systems and their forensic artifacts
• Proven experience integrating AI tools to accelerate forensic or eDiscovery workflows
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, evidence integrity, and ethical conduct across all investigative and legal matters
Company:
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Austin, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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