Process
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks.
- Recruiter reach-out
- 1-hour phone screen (backtracking leetcode medium)
- 5-hour on-site
- VP Interview
- TC discussion
It leans very heavy on the behavioral side; spend a significant amount of prep on discussing your projects in-depth and building a case for why you want to work here.
Questions
- 1-hour presentation about your most technical project
- Behavioral interviews, system design, and a coding interview
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 162 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral30%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process.
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
Very ambitious company with vigorous work environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 13, 2024
Pros: One of the most aspirational companies in the world
Cons: It is a hard place to work due to a vigorous schedule.
3.0
Know what you’re getting into
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
October 16, 2024
Pros: Learn fast while working alongside brilliant people
Cons: 10-14 hours per day. A brittle system
- 5.0Best place to growSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 16, 2025Pros: Insanely smart colleagues and ambitious goalsCons: Unclear career development and shifting priorities
- 5.0Very ambitious company with vigorous work environmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 13, 2024Pros: One of the most aspirational companies in the worldCons: It is a hard place to work due to a vigorous schedule.
- 3.0Know what you’re getting intoSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 16, 2024Pros: Learn fast while working alongside brilliant peopleCons: 10-14 hours per day. A brittle system
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