Process
I applied online.
Consisted of a 30-minute project deep dive and a 30-minute technical coding challenge. Talked about a few projects on my resume and explained how they were relevant to the role.
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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
Spacex elon good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore
March 14, 2025
Pros: Elon rocks hahahahah; he is tryna save the world boi.
Cons: Dealing with Elon haters online
5.0
Dynamic Work Environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, WA
August 22, 2025
Pros: The work you do is incredibly interesting and compelling. There is nothing like seeing your quarterly project fly into space.
Cons: The work-life balance is a tad bit leaning towards work obsession.
2.0
Interesting projects but toxic management and no balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Texas City, TX
September 5, 2026
Pros: Good projects and smart people
Cons: No work-life balance and toxic upper management.
- 5.0Spacex elon goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingaporeMarch 14, 2025Pros: Elon rocks hahahahah; he is tryna save the world boi.Cons: Dealing with Elon haters online
- 5.0Dynamic Work EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, WAAugust 22, 2025Pros: The work you do is incredibly interesting and compelling. There is nothing like seeing your quarterly project fly into space.Cons: The work-life balance is a tad bit leaning towards work obsession.
- 2.0Interesting projects but toxic management and no balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTexas City, TXSeptember 5, 2026Pros: Good projects and smart peopleCons: No work-life balance and toxic upper management.
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