Computer Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
January 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process included:
- An online coding challenge
- A phone interview
- Another phone interview
- A 48-hour coding challenge
Finally, they fly you down to Hawthorne, CA to give a presentation on your final challenge/project. You get a chance to explain how and why you did it the way you did.
Questions
What is the size of an integer on a 32-bit system?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Computer Engineer role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Computer Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Computer Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Naughty job
Engineer • Current Employee
California, MD
February 25, 2024
Pros: Class work environment and lots of fun
Cons: Cali is too hot for me.
3.0
Cool projects, but burnout is common
Launch Engineer • Former Employee
Brownsville, TX
August 9, 2026
Pros: Working on the coolest stuff in the world
Cons: The company runs on burning people out.
4.0
Review
Engineer-1 • Current Employee
Brownsville, TX
January 12, 2026
Pros: Great experience and high involvement in projects
Cons: Not an ideal work-life balance and not a positive work environment.
- 4.0Naughty jobEngineer • Current EmployeeCalifornia, MDFebruary 25, 2024Pros: Class work environment and lots of funCons: Cali is too hot for me.
- 3.0Cool projects, but burnout is commonLaunch Engineer • Former EmployeeBrownsville, TXAugust 9, 2026Pros: Working on the coolest stuff in the worldCons: The company runs on burning people out.
- 4.0ReviewEngineer-1 • Current EmployeeBrownsville, TXJanuary 12, 2026Pros: Great experience and high involvement in projectsCons: Not an ideal work-life balance and not a positive work environment.
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