Process
The initial phone interview was easy, mostly checking to see if you are who you say you are.
Then, there were some questions about what the company does and its various roles.
Finally, I was asked what interested me in SpaceX.
Questions
Describe and explain the use case for Starlink.
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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
info
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hawthorne, CA
May 23, 2024
Pros: SpaceX has awesome benefits and ownership opportunities.
Cons: Work hard and fast gets most people, but not me.
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.
- 5.0Great place to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAAugust 10, 2025Pros: Work hard and learn a lot.Cons: Long hours on some days.
- 5.0infoSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CAMay 23, 2024Pros: SpaceX has awesome benefits and ownership opportunities.Cons: Work hard and fast gets most people, but not me.
- 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.
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