Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
I applied online.
First I had a short call with HR about the position, and she actually asked some basic programming questions.
Next I had a call with an engineer where we went over my resume and experiences in depth.
Next I had a call with another engineer where I solved a programming question.
Questions
Implement a function that detects when a user presses a specific combination of buttons.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Redmond, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having negative feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process in Redmond, Washington.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 3.0Interdisciplinary work, but priorities often shiftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 28, 2026Pros: Lots of interdisciplinary work and great learning opportunities.Cons: Priorities change all the time.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAMarch 7, 2025Pros: Lots of interesting work • Great co-workers • Collaborative cultureCons: - Intense work culture - Tight deadlines
- 5.0Best place to growSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 16, 2025Pros: Insanely smart colleagues and ambitious goalsCons: Unclear career development and shifting priorities
