Process
The interview process involves several steps:
- Initial phone screen with technical questions
- Take-home exam
- On-site interview with a presentation about the take-home exam
- Further phone screens with upper management
The process from start to finish is too long and can take several months.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Software Engineer II role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer II interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Tough but fulfilling
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
February 22, 2025
Pros: Cool products, smart people, and a strong outlook
Cons: Long hours with very high expectations; increasing prevalence of office politics as the company grows.
4.0
Great for young and hungry engineers
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
November 11, 2024
Pros: You will be able to learn more and do more (with direct responsibility) than nearly any other large company. The mission is inspiring and motivating in a way that very few other places can offer.
Cons: Large time commitment for relatively lower pay, because you are effectively paying tuition to learn from smart people.
High variability in management, since some are great and some are bad.
5.0
Cool place to work
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
June 6, 2024
Pros: It is a tough job, but honestly I don't think I could see myself working anywhere else.
Cons: There is red tape as the company grows.
- 4.0Tough but fulfillingSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAFebruary 22, 2025Pros: Cool products, smart people, and a strong outlookCons: Long hours with very high expectations; increasing prevalence of office politics as the company grows.
- 4.0Great for young and hungry engineersSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, WANovember 11, 2024Pros: You will be able to learn more and do more (with direct responsibility) than nearly any other large company. The mission is inspiring and motivating in a way that very few other places can offer.Cons: Large time commitment for relatively lower pay, because you are effectively paying tuition to learn from smart people. High variability in management, since some are great and some are bad.
- 5.0Cool place to workSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeJune 6, 2024Pros: It is a tough job, but honestly I don't think I could see myself working anywhere else.Cons: There is red tape as the company grows.
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