Process
First-round phone screen with a technical recruiter, then another phone screen with a software engineer. Afterwards, was given a take-home exam, which had 48 hours to complete. Did not get an offer after hearing back.
Questions
Why do you want to work at SpaceX?
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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 culture and benefit
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, CA
September 9, 2026
Pros: Great culture and benefits and other things
Cons: No cons, and very good work.
2.0
Interesting projects but toxic management and no balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Texas City, TX
September 5, 2026
Pros: Good projects and smart people
Cons: No work-life balance and toxic upper management.
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
- 5.0Great culture and benefitSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, CASeptember 9, 2026Pros: Great culture and benefits and other thingsCons: No cons, and very good work.
- 2.0Interesting projects but toxic management and no balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeTexas City, TXSeptember 5, 2026Pros: Good projects and smart peopleCons: No work-life balance and toxic upper management.
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAMarch 7, 2025Pros: Lots of interesting work • Great co-workers • Collaborative cultureCons: - Intense work culture - Tight deadlines
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