Software Engineer Interview Experience - El Segundo, California
October 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Multiple rounds beginning with a phone screen, then an at-home coding test, a technical phone call, and a "superday" on site in CA. The superday consisted of multiple behavioral and whiteboarding interviews.
Questions
Explain the way an iPad works.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role in El Segundo, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in El Segundo, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process in El Segundo, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Great culture and benefit
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, CA
September 9, 2026
Pros: Great culture and benefits and other things
Cons: No cons, and very good work.
4.0
Intense and Fun but Challenging
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
September 16, 2024
Pros: Innovative Work Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking projects in space exploration and aerospace.
High Impact: Contribute to missions that have global significance, like launching satellites, space missions, and Mars colonization.
Learning Opportunities: Constant exposure to new technologies and challenges fosters rapid learning and skill development.
Cons: Long Hours: Extremely demanding workload, often requiring overtime, weekends, and long shifts to meet aggressive deadlines.
High Pressure: The fast-paced and high-stakes environment can create intense pressure and stress.
Work-Life Balance: Many employees report a poor work-life balance due to the long hours and tight deadlines.
5.0
SpaceX SWE
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
December 22, 2024
Pros: A lot of cool projects
Cons: Tons and tons of work
- 5.0Great culture and benefitSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, CASeptember 9, 2026Pros: Great culture and benefits and other thingsCons: No cons, and very good work.
- 4.0Intense and Fun but ChallengingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 16, 2024Pros: Innovative Work Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking projects in space exploration and aerospace. High Impact: Contribute to missions that have global significance, like launching satellites, space missions, and Mars colonization. Learning Opportunities: Constant exposure to new technologies and challenges fosters rapid learning and skill development.Cons: Long Hours: Extremely demanding workload, often requiring overtime, weekends, and long shifts to meet aggressive deadlines. High Pressure: The fast-paced and high-stakes environment can create intense pressure and stress. Work-Life Balance: Many employees report a poor work-life balance due to the long hours and tight deadlines.
- 5.0SpaceX SWESoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WADecember 22, 2024Pros: A lot of cool projectsCons: Tons and tons of work
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