Software Engineer, Backend Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
May 1, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online and received an email from a recruiter requesting times for a phone screen.
After the phone screen, I was given a take-home assignment. It was the hardest coding task I had ever encountered.
Questions
Implement an application given the requirements and constraints.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Software Engineer, Backend role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer, Backend roles in Redmond, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer, Backend interview process in Redmond, Washington.
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• Great co-workers
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4.0
Cool
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Cons: Long hours for sure suck.
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- 4.0CoolHardware Reliability Engineer • Current EmployeeBastrop, TXJuly 20, 2025Pros: It is pretty okay and fun.Cons: Long hours for sure suck.
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