Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
October 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Received an email from the recruiter, followed by a phone screen with the recruiter. Then, I had an interview with the team lead. The phone screen was easy; the interview with the team lead was medium to difficult, featuring logic and brainteaser questions.
Questions
Why did older planes have multiple layers of wings on them?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Very fulfilling work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
February 12, 2024
Pros: It is hard to find more fulfilling worth than at SpaceX, even what was normally annoying work elsewhere carries a weight of excitement at SpaceX. Almost everyone shares the same passion for space and space technology, which is a huge plus too.
Cons: There’s definitely a pressure to work as hard as possible, and sometimes various parties may not align on priorities.
3.0
Exciting work, great pay, very stressful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 19, 2025
Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.
Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
5.0
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Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
May 23, 2024
Pros: SpaceX has awesome benefits and ownership opportunities.
Cons: Work hard and fast gets most people, but not me.
- 5.0Very fulfilling workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAFebruary 12, 2024Pros: It is hard to find more fulfilling worth than at SpaceX, even what was normally annoying work elsewhere carries a weight of excitement at SpaceX. Almost everyone shares the same passion for space and space technology, which is a huge plus too.Cons: There’s definitely a pressure to work as hard as possible, and sometimes various parties may not align on priorities.
- 3.0Exciting work, great pay, very stressfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 19, 2025Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
- 5.0infoSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 23, 2024Pros: SpaceX has awesome benefits and ownership opportunities.Cons: Work hard and fast gets most people, but not me.
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