Software Engineer Internship Interview Experience - Hawthorne, California
September 16, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Recruited for the starship software team. I was cut in the second round. They filled the position and told me the team I was recruiting for no longer needs me.
Questions
System Design DSA Tech stack familiarity
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Software Engineer Internship role in Hawthorne, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer Internship roles in Hawthorne, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer Internship interview process in Hawthorne, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
3.0
Smart colleagues, but post-IPO pay is lacking
Mechanical Engineer II • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
August 28, 2026
Pros: Working with smart, and driven people
Cons: Post IPO, comp is no longer competitive.
3.0
Brutal culture
Engineer • Former Employee
Brownsville, TX
September 9, 2024
Pros: Brutal culture, but cool work
Cons: Brutal culture and lots of politics
4.0
Intense, rewarding
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Los Angeles, CA
June 10, 2025
Pros: Intense culture where good ideas win and growth is very fast.
Cons: Pressure is high, and pay is lower than tech.
- 3.0Smart colleagues, but post-IPO pay is lackingMechanical Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAAugust 28, 2026Pros: Working with smart, and driven peopleCons: Post IPO, comp is no longer competitive.
- 3.0Brutal cultureEngineer • Former EmployeeBrownsville, TXSeptember 9, 2024Pros: Brutal culture, but cool workCons: Brutal culture and lots of politics
- 4.0Intense, rewardingSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAJune 10, 2025Pros: Intense culture where good ideas win and growth is very fast.Cons: Pressure is high, and pay is lower than tech.
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