Process
Went through two rounds of interviews. The process was:
- HR interview with a recruiter (mostly HR, with some basic technical questions).
- Online technical quiz.
- Technical interview.
- Take-home project.
- Onsite interview.
The quiz consisted of C/C++ questions, memory management, and interpreting data graphs. I did not make it past the quiz.
Questions
Why SpaceX? Basic technical questions (algorithms, memory management).
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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
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.
5.0
Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 2, 2025
Pros: Rewarding work and good benefits
Cons: Longer hours and a far commute
3.0
Interdisciplinary work, but priorities often shift
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hawthorne, CA
October 28, 2026
Pros: Lots of interdisciplinary work and great learning opportunities.
Cons: Priorities change all the time.
- 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.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 2, 2025Pros: Rewarding work and good benefitsCons: Longer hours and a far commute
- 3.0Interdisciplinary work, but priorities often shiftSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 28, 2026Pros: Lots of interdisciplinary work and great learning opportunities.Cons: Priorities change all the time.
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