Process
Recruiter call. Online assessment (OA). Phone screen on technical topics. Take-home test. Final interview, including a presentation on the take-home assignment.
Average difficulty.
Got to tour the campus, which was cool. Lot of work, though.
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
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.
5.0
Awesome mission to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, CA
December 18, 2024
Pros: Very fulfilling work and equally excited peers.
Cons: Long hours and often weekend hours are required.
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.
- 5.0Dynamic 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.
- 5.0Awesome mission to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CADecember 18, 2024Pros: Very fulfilling work and equally excited peers.Cons: Long hours and often weekend hours are required.
- 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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