A lot of phone interviews, 4 in total, before an in-person, half-hour presentation on a project you did, why it is relevant to SpaceX, and more about you. (I didn't get to the interview).
How much power would it take to move a 1-ton object up at 6 cm/s?
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Automation Controls Engineer role in United States.
SpaceX's interview process for their Automation Controls Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Automation Controls Engineer interview process in United States.