Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
August 1, 2013
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process included:
- A technical screen by HR.
- Two technical phone interviews, focused on establishing proficiency and basic coding approach.
- A six-hour on-site interview, comprising five one-on-one sessions:
- Two technical sessions, one focused on daily problems and the other on known algorithmic solutions.
- Three non-technical sessions, assessing personality, philosophy, and social fit.
- Provided lunch during the on-site interview.
Feedback time between each step was 1-2 days.
Questions
Some questions about framework internals, not generally relevant to day-to-day.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral46%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
review
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 13, 2025
Pros: A good company to work for.
Cons: None that I can think of.
5.0
Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
March 7, 2025
Pros: Lots of interesting work
• Great co-workers
• Collaborative culture
Cons: - Intense work culture
- Tight deadlines
5.0
Dynamic Work Environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, WA
August 22, 2025
Pros: The work you do is incredibly interesting and compelling. There is nothing like seeing your quarterly project fly into space.
Cons: The work-life balance is a tad bit leaning towards work obsession.
- 5.0reviewSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 13, 2025Pros: A good company to work for.Cons: None that I can think of.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAMarch 7, 2025Pros: Lots of interesting work • Great co-workers • Collaborative cultureCons: - Intense work culture - Tight deadlines
- 5.0Dynamic Work EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, WAAugust 22, 2025Pros: The work you do is incredibly interesting and compelling. There is nothing like seeing your quarterly project fly into space.Cons: The work-life balance is a tad bit leaning towards work obsession.
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