Senior Autopilot Embedded Software Engineer

Candidate completed recruiter screen, technical screening, and submitted a 6-hour embedded computer vision simulation challenge in C++. Passed to a 3-hour virtual panel with engineering team. Recruiter ceased all communication for 40 days following panel while role was reposted on LinkedIn. 📋 Uncompensated Assessment Details: Extensive 6-hour C++ embedded systems and computer vision take-home coding challenge ⭐ Ghost Severity Rating: 4.51 / 5.0 Rating Analysis: High score driven by intensive 6-hour unpaid C++ technical test (4.9), 4 rounds of interviews (4.2), 12-month perpetual reposting (5.0), and massive community corroboration (4.9). Rubric Breakdown: Silence: 4.0/5.0 | Rounds: 4.2/5.0 | Take-Home: 4.9/5.0 | Reposting: 5.0/5.0 | Consensus: 4.9/5.0 🔗 Community Discussion & Evidence: Reddit (820 upvotes, 275 comments) — https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/comments/1by7129/tesla_autopilot_embedded_take_home_panel_ghosting/ 🔍 LinkedIn Footprint: Perpetually Reposted (6+ months). Autopilot roles perpetually open on LinkedIn for over 12 months with periodic title tweaks. Glassdoor reviews describe grueling uncompensated take-home tests followed by recruiter drop-offs.