Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
June 4, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks.
Phone call with recruiter. It started with standard recruiting questions like tell me about yourself, etc., and after that, there were some technical questions.
2nd Round was a live coding test with 2 engineers.
Questions
What is Big O notation, and what are several examples to determine the Big O of the algorithm?
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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
Best place to grow
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
September 16, 2025
Pros: Insanely smart colleagues and ambitious goals
Cons: Unclear career development and shifting priorities
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.
5.0
Awesome mission to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, CA
December 18, 2024
Pros: Very fulfilling work and equally excited peers.
Cons: Long hours and often weekend hours are required.
- 5.0Best place to growSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 16, 2025Pros: Insanely smart colleagues and ambitious goalsCons: Unclear career development and shifting priorities
- 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.
- 5.0Awesome mission to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CADecember 18, 2024Pros: Very fulfilling work and equally excited peers.Cons: Long hours and often weekend hours are required.
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