Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
May 20, 2026
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Process
Recruiter screen was a lot of trivia, very basic trivia that any software engineer should know, so make sure to read up on some Python syntax, etc., to be able to answer the trivia questions.
Can be tricky given the time limit.
Questions
What are some basic python methods used in machine learning?
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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
5.0
Spacex elon good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore
March 14, 2025
Pros: Elon rocks hahahahah; he is tryna save the world boi.
Cons: Dealing with Elon haters online
3.0
Exciting work, great pay, very stressful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 19, 2025
Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.
Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
- 5.0Best place to growSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 16, 2025Pros: Insanely smart colleagues and ambitious goalsCons: Unclear career development and shifting 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
- 3.0Exciting work, great pay, very stressfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 19, 2025Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
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