Process
Recruiter Screen -> OA -> Technical Screen -> Onsite -> Behavioral.
The OA was a mix of linear algebra and a practical problem, but the rest of the rounds were not that coding intense. In the technical screen, be prepared for very specific domain questions.
Questions
Describe two's complement and why it matters in hardware.
How would you prevent multiple threads attempting to write to the same memory locations interrupting one another's transactions?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 162 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 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.
- 5.0Great place to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAAugust 10, 2025Pros: Work hard and learn a lot.Cons: Long hours on some days.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAMarch 7, 2025Pros: Lots of interesting work • Great co-workers • Collaborative cultureCons: - Intense work culture - Tight deadlines
