Process
Phone interview with technical recruiter.
Standard questions: • Introduction • Tell us what you know about SpaceX and why you want to work here
Then asked to go in-depth about an experience/project. Then asked about GPA, SAT, and ACT.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the SpaceX Applications Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Applications Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Applications Software Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
3.0
Okay
Quality Inspector • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
May 14, 2024
Pros: Further career opportunities and learning new skills
Cons: Coworkers and employees may not be the best to work with.
4.0
Unlimited hype comes with unlimited work
Software Test Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, CA
October 5, 2026
Pros: Unlimited hype; and a fast-paced environment.
Cons: Unlimited work, and lack of growth opportunities
1.0
No
Manufacturing Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
March 5, 2024
Pros: Everyone was too busy to help you learn anything, and Elon was coked up selling rides around the moon which we could never pull off. I quit pretty quick.
Cons: Oh right, pros means good things. Nope, no pros. Only cons; see above.
- 3.0OkayQuality Inspector • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 14, 2024Pros: Further career opportunities and learning new skillsCons: Coworkers and employees may not be the best to work with.
- 4.0Unlimited hype comes with unlimited workSoftware Test Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, CAOctober 5, 2026Pros: Unlimited hype; and a fast-paced environment.Cons: Unlimited work, and lack of growth opportunities
- 1.0NoManufacturing Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMarch 5, 2024Pros: Everyone was too busy to help you learn anything, and Elon was coked up selling rides around the moon which we could never pull off. I quit pretty quick.Cons: Oh right, pros means good things. Nope, no pros. Only cons; see above.
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