Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
January 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Long interview process, taking a few months.
Asked very specific technical questions about obscure, yet relevant, processes.
Really grilled every aspect of my work history.
Would only recommend if you don't mind long hours.
Questions
Why do you want to work here?
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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
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.
4.0
Strong ownership, logical decisions, competent teammates/managers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 3, 2025
Pros: Strong ownership of the work that you do. It is a very energetic environment to work in. Strong stock comp outlook.
Cons: Not a fantastic work life balance.
5.0
Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 2, 2025
Pros: Rewarding work and good benefits
Cons: Longer hours and a far commute
- 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.
- 4.0Strong ownership, logical decisions, competent teammates/managersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 3, 2025Pros: Strong ownership of the work that you do. It is a very energetic environment to work in. Strong stock comp outlook.Cons: Not a fantastic work life balance.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 2, 2025Pros: Rewarding work and good benefitsCons: Longer hours and a far commute
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