Process
After a coding challenge and a couple of phone calls, they have you make a PowerPoint presentation on a project you worked on. I cannot stress this enough: it must be very low-level. Show the code! Explain everything!
Questions
What did you accomplish at the end of this project?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 144 interview experiences for the SpaceX Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral28%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
5.0
Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 2, 2025
Pros: Rewarding work and good benefits
Cons: Longer hours and a far commute
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
4.0
Strong ownership, logical decisions, competent teammates/managers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 3, 2025
Pros: Strong ownership of the work that you do. It is a very energetic environment to work in. Strong stock comp outlook.
Cons: Not a fantastic work life balance.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 2, 2025Pros: Rewarding work and good benefitsCons: Longer hours and a far commute
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAMarch 7, 2025Pros: Lots of interesting work • Great co-workers • Collaborative cultureCons: - Intense work culture - Tight deadlines
- 4.0Strong ownership, logical decisions, competent teammates/managersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 3, 2025Pros: Strong ownership of the work that you do. It is a very energetic environment to work in. Strong stock comp outlook.Cons: Not a fantastic work life balance.
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