Embedded Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
August 13, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
HR kept scheduling me for interviews without notifying me. I would receive calls, to my surprise, in the middle of the workday. She then ghosted me. I found this to be very unprofessional, especially for SpaceX.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Embedded Software Engineer role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Embedded Software Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SpaceX's Embedded Software Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Incredible benefits and mission-driven work, but clout-chasing exists
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3.0
Very good very intense
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4.0
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• Great vacations and sick leave and off days
Cons: Management is harsh, and targets are sometimes not easy to meet.
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