Interning at Facebook vs Tesla
Hey guys. I have the opportunity to join either Tesla Autopilot or Facebook for a summer SWE internship. I was wondering if you guys had any advice regarding which to choose based on their culture, career growth, and compensation? I'm a bit torn because the work at Tesla seems really cool, high impact, and cutting edge (I honestly think self driving cars are the future) but the compensation isn't great and I've heard some bad things about the culture. On the other hand FB comp is great and is supposed to have a great culture, but I feel like the work won't be as cool or interesting (team matching doesn't occur until later so I won't know what team I'm on until after I've accepted). Do you guys have any thoughts? Would also really appreciate some advice from people that currently work there! Update 1: I would still have 2 more internships after this summer so I can definitely try to reapply to the company I end up not taking.
make this a poll
Tesla autopilot.
Tesla , also wait for Elons tweet tomorrow
Go to Facebook. Tesla pays peanuts for FTEs.
For internship it's all about what u can learn vs what u get paid.. and almost certainly u will get to learn a lot at Tesla because u know even interns works 60 hours a week đ
Tesla. Internship is all about learning and not about earning 20K more. While at Facebook too you would learn a lot, I think you can get that opportunity later too (direct full-time). It is much harder to get autonomous driving positions calls directly. Source: I tried to interview at Tesla and Uber ATG. If you like self driving so much that you would be ready to take a pay cut, you can go to Tesla as a FTE, if you want high pay, go to Uber or Cruise.
Tesla for internship. FB for full time.
Tesla. You can always go back to fb after working here.
I agree, go to Tesla to learn and make an impact on the autopilot. Donât worry about the money right now, itâs important to get the experience. FB full time, better Comp and culture. Regardless of which you choose, both names of the company will get you an internship the following year at their company.
Tesla. Internship value is not measured in dollars and cents. Facebook is not the future.
Are you smoking what Elon was smoking?
I totally get that. I've just heard for rockstar ratings FB ft gives almost 300k TC which is kind of insane. FT compensation is also definitely a factor for me