Process
I had a phone interview that followed an initial phone screening. During the screening, I was asked to go in-depth about my past work experience and the specific contributions I made to my projects.
The interviewer then asked me some technical, non-coding questions on operating systems, networking, and data structures.
The interviewer was nice, and the questions were not too difficult, but I was not well-prepared.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the SpaceX Entry Level Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Entry Level Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Entry Level Software Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 3.0Has gotten more intense in recent years depending on the departmentEngineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAAugust 17, 2025Pros: Exciting projects. You learn a lot in so little time. Decent teammates most of the time. Awesome stock options and onsite food options.Cons: Depending on the group, work intensity and hours have gotten worse in recent years, and upper management's decision making can be quite poor.
- 5.0Great place for people who like working on meaningful thingsEngineer • Current EmployeeMay 17, 2024Pros: No shortage of interesting challenges Good culture Smart peopleCons: If work-life balance matters to you, you will have some trouble.
- 3.0Exciting if you can handle itLead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 24, 2025Pros: Crazy high impact, cool projects, and lots of responsibilityCons: Management is always taking moonshots. That can be productive if you can sell it to the employees. If you can’t sell it, it becomes demoralizing.
