Process
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Remote Technical Interview (1 hr) - coding question
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In-person Interview (technical and behavioral) (several hours) - several coding problems, live coding with interviewers
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Third interview (I did not make it this far)
Questions
The technical interview consisted of questions about database design.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the SpaceX Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral50%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Data Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Exciting, but demanding
Launch Engineer • Former Employee
Vandenberg AFB, CA
December 29, 2025
Pros: Never a stale day;
Always something new to learn;
No bureaucracy
Cons: Tough work-life balance, with a lot of hours.
2.0
SpaceX
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, CA
December 15, 2025
Pros: Good projects and high-growth stocks.
Cons: Very terrible work life balance and team dynamics.
4.0
Competitive pay
Quality Inspector • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 4, 2024
Pros: Competitive pay, a lot of work and overtime
Cons: No work-life balance; you cap out once you make top dollar.
- 4.0Exciting, but demandingLaunch Engineer • Former EmployeeVandenberg AFB, CADecember 29, 2025Pros: Never a stale day; Always something new to learn; No bureaucracyCons: Tough work-life balance, with a lot of hours.
- 2.0SpaceXSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, CADecember 15, 2025Pros: Good projects and high-growth stocks.Cons: Very terrible work life balance and team dynamics.
- 4.0Competitive payQuality Inspector • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 4, 2024Pros: Competitive pay, a lot of work and overtimeCons: No work-life balance; you cap out once you make top dollar.
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