Process
Had a phone interview, and it was tough. The interviewer and I were unable to connect well, which is usually a critical aspect of having a good interview (at least for me). Thus, I was thrown off guard.
Questions
Data structure questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral67%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Software Developer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
1.0
Horrid place with no work-life balance
Software Developer • Former Employee
Washington, DC
April 1, 2026
Pros: You get to learn more ways to hate your life.
Cons: The place is horrid, and there is no work-life balance.
5.0
Do it for the goals
Senior Propulsion Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
February 23, 2025
Pros: You get to be right up against the cutting edge tech at full tilt execution, rather than theory and plans.
The overall compensation with stock has been, historically, very good.
Having this work experience is very sought after.
Cons: Work/life balance is bad, unless you consider being at work, life.
Work-is-life can be sustained for a couple of years, but longer term you need to find a balance.
You need to find a way to decompress in the time you get outside of work, without feeling like it becomes "productive".
2.0
Testing engineer
Test Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai
December 2, 2024
Pros: Skill development;
You can develop a wide range of skill sets.
Cons: Nothing to say as negative here.
- 1.0Horrid place with no work-life balanceSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeWashington, DCApril 1, 2026Pros: You get to learn more ways to hate your life.Cons: The place is horrid, and there is no work-life balance.
- 5.0Do it for the goalsSenior Propulsion Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAFebruary 23, 2025Pros: You get to be right up against the cutting edge tech at full tilt execution, rather than theory and plans. The overall compensation with stock has been, historically, very good. Having this work experience is very sought after.Cons: Work/life balance is bad, unless you consider being at work, life. Work-is-life can be sustained for a couple of years, but longer term you need to find a balance. You need to find a way to decompress in the time you get outside of work, without feeling like it becomes "productive".
- 2.0Testing engineerTest Engineer • Current EmployeeChennaiDecember 2, 2024Pros: Skill development; You can develop a wide range of skill sets.Cons: Nothing to say as negative here.
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