Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
July 18, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Short 30-minute interview, went over some brief questions that were relatively easy. Then explained more in detail what the company does, how the team works, and how everyone is connected. The end allowed time for questions.
Questions
On a rating of 1-10, how well would you rate your capability in C++ or C?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, California 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 Sunnyvale, California.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
March 7, 2025
Pros: Lots of interesting work
• Great co-workers
• Collaborative culture
Cons: - Intense work culture
- Tight deadlines
5.0
info
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.
3.0
Strong career growth but low compensation and benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
September 14, 2026
Pros: Great career outlook; you learn so much
Cons: Comp and benefits are measly if you joined at the wrong time.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAMarch 7, 2025Pros: Lots of interesting work • Great co-workers • Collaborative cultureCons: - Intense work culture - Tight deadlines
- 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.
- 3.0Strong career growth but low compensation and benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WASeptember 14, 2026Pros: Great career outlook; you learn so muchCons: Comp and benefits are measly if you joined at the wrong time.
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