Process
It was straightforward overall, with a few quick math questions, and concluded with a LeetCode medium problem that required applying the concepts discussed earlier during the interview process under pressure.
Questions
Describe a past project you did
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Full-time Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Full-time Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Full-time Software Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
3.0
SWE
SWE1 C++ Developer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
August 30, 2024
Pros: Good stock with an exciting mission and high profile work.
Cons: Extremely high stress and workload at times, and pay is less competitive.
2.0
Awful company
Quality Specialist • Former Employee
Merritt Island, FL
November 4, 2024
Pros: Cool equipment to work on.
Vet friendly.
Cons: Overtime is scheduled naturally and is expected.
* Wasted time during every shift
* Extremely inefficient processes
1.0
Children as Managers
Mechanical Engineer II • Current Employee
Brownsville, TX
May 14, 2025
Pros: Excellent pay and respect from the industry and your peers.
Delicious Mexican food.
If you like being isolated in the middle of nowhere, this is your place.
Cons: Soul-crushing work-life imbalance.
Horrible man-child management with no experience.
No accountability anywhere.
Toxic culture -- how toxic? Agent Orange. Dioxin. Cyanide.
- 3.0SWESWE1 C++ Developer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAAugust 30, 2024Pros: Good stock with an exciting mission and high profile work.Cons: Extremely high stress and workload at times, and pay is less competitive.
- 2.0Awful companyQuality Specialist • Former EmployeeMerritt Island, FLNovember 4, 2024Pros: Cool equipment to work on. Vet friendly.Cons: Overtime is scheduled naturally and is expected. * Wasted time during every shift * Extremely inefficient processes
- 1.0Children as ManagersMechanical Engineer II • Current EmployeeBrownsville, TXMay 14, 2025Pros: Excellent pay and respect from the industry and your peers. Delicious Mexican food. If you like being isolated in the middle of nowhere, this is your place.Cons: Soul-crushing work-life imbalance. Horrible man-child management with no experience. No accountability anywhere. Toxic culture -- how toxic? Agent Orange. Dioxin. Cyanide.
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