Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks.
One recruiter phone call, then a virtual coding round focused on C++. It featured a tricky interview question with vague requirements, and I was expected to find the requirements by asking questions. I was not able to complete the technical portion, messed up some fundamental technical grilling at the end, and was dropped.
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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
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAMarch 7, 2025Pros: Lots of interesting work • Great co-workers • Collaborative cultureCons: - Intense work culture - Tight deadlines
- 5.0Great culture and benefitSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, CASeptember 9, 2026Pros: Great culture and benefits and other thingsCons: No cons, and very good work.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 2, 2025Pros: Rewarding work and good benefitsCons: Longer hours and a far commute
