Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks.
Recruiter reached out via LinkedIn.
- 30 minute phone call with HR with some questions about background and a few quick technical questions.
- 45 minute technical interview with engineering team lead/manager involving a deep dive on personal project and a programming exercise
Questions
What's the difference between asynchronous and synchronous execution?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 162 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral30%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Very ambitious company with vigorous work environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 13, 2024
Pros: One of the most aspirational companies in the world
Cons: It is a hard place to work due to a vigorous schedule.
5.0
Very fulfilling work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
February 12, 2024
Pros: It is hard to find more fulfilling worth than at SpaceX, even what was normally annoying work elsewhere carries a weight of excitement at SpaceX. Almost everyone shares the same passion for space and space technology, which is a huge plus too.
Cons: There’s definitely a pressure to work as hard as possible, and sometimes various parties may not align on priorities.
5.0
info
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
May 23, 2024
Pros: SpaceX has awesome benefits and ownership opportunities.
Cons: Work hard and fast gets most people, but not me.
- 5.0Very ambitious company with vigorous work environmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 13, 2024Pros: One of the most aspirational companies in the worldCons: It is a hard place to work due to a vigorous schedule.
- 5.0Very fulfilling workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAFebruary 12, 2024Pros: It is hard to find more fulfilling worth than at SpaceX, even what was normally annoying work elsewhere carries a weight of excitement at SpaceX. Almost everyone shares the same passion for space and space technology, which is a huge plus too.Cons: There’s definitely a pressure to work as hard as possible, and sometimes various parties may not align on priorities.
- 5.0infoSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 23, 2024Pros: SpaceX has awesome benefits and ownership opportunities.Cons: Work hard and fast gets most people, but not me.
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