Process
Expect questions from both a technical and behavioral perspective.
There will be 1-3 employees on the interview call. Most interviews are 30 minutes in duration.
If you pass the initial interview, you will be asked to continue on to a second interview.
Questions
What are some reasons you would like to work for SpaceX?
Tell me about your personal projects.
Tell me about your leadership experiences.
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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
SpaceX's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for SpaceX's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
SpaceX Work Experiences
- 3.0Know what you’re getting intoSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CAOctober 16, 2024Pros: Learn fast while working alongside brilliant peopleCons: 10-14 hours per day. A brittle system
- 5.0Great place to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAAugust 10, 2025Pros: Work hard and learn a lot.Cons: Long hours on some days.
- 5.0Spacex elon goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingaporeMarch 14, 2025Pros: Elon rocks hahahahah; he is tryna save the world boi.Cons: Dealing with Elon haters online
