Process
The interview process began with a phone screening, followed by a technical interview with a member of the team.
The questions were very difficult.
After the interview, a coding exam would have been the next step, but I did not hear back after that.
Questions
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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 place to learn
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, CA
August 10, 2025
Pros: Work hard and learn a lot.
Cons: Long hours on some days.
5.0
Very ambitious company with vigorous work environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
December 13, 2024
Pros: One of the most aspirational companies in the world
Cons: It is a hard place to work due to a vigorous schedule.
5.0
SpaceX SWE
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
December 22, 2024
Pros: A lot of cool projects
Cons: Tons and tons of work
- 5.0Great place to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAAugust 10, 2025Pros: Work hard and learn a lot.Cons: Long hours on some days.
- 5.0Very ambitious company with vigorous work environmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CADecember 13, 2024Pros: One of the most aspirational companies in the worldCons: It is a hard place to work due to a vigorous schedule.
- 5.0SpaceX SWESoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WADecember 22, 2024Pros: A lot of cool projectsCons: Tons and tons of work
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