Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
Process
I had a technical phone interview with a software engineer from the Dragon team.
They primarily asked vocabulary questions related to basic software engineering terminology.
After that, I proceeded to the coding assessment, which I was unable to complete. This led to the termination of their continued interest in me.
Questions
What is the difference between a list and a tuple in Python?
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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
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 5.0Very fulfilling workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAFebruary 12, 2024Pros: It is hard to find more fulfilling worth than at SpaceX, even what was normally annoying work elsewhere carries a weight of excitement at SpaceX. Almost everyone shares the same passion for space and space technology, which is a huge plus too.Cons: There’s definitely a pressure to work as hard as possible, and sometimes various parties may not align on priorities.
- 5.0Spacex elon goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingaporeMarch 14, 2025Pros: Elon rocks hahahahah; he is tryna save the world boi.Cons: Dealing with Elon haters online
- 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.
