Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
May 1, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
1st round: Behavioral screen with recruiter.
2nd round: Take-home Codility test.
3rd round: Onsite - present on a project from your resume.
Up to 3 subsequent interviews were scheduled, but I was asked to leave after the first interview.
Questions
Design a system to test components for dragons.
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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
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.
4.0
Super exciting place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
May 16, 2024
Pros: High impact, awesome on the resume, a lot of trust, and super exciting.
Cons: Above average work hours; you get on call
3.0
Strong career growth but low compensation and benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
September 14, 2026
Pros: Great career outlook; you learn so much
Cons: Comp and benefits are measly if you joined at the wrong time.
- 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.
- 4.0Super exciting place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 16, 2024Pros: High impact, awesome on the resume, a lot of trust, and super exciting.Cons: Above average work hours; you get on call
- 3.0Strong career growth but low compensation and benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WASeptember 14, 2026Pros: Great career outlook; you learn so muchCons: Comp and benefits are measly if you joined at the wrong time.
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