Process
The interview process includes:
- Screen
- Take-home coding assessment
- Hiring manager interview
- Onsite full panel
A unique coding test asks for a solution to a realistic problem, rather than just a LeetCode question.
The full panel includes some softer technical questions and a presentation of what you've done.
Questions
What was your approach to the coding assessment? Any optimizations?
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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
Engaging work with intense demands and poor balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, WA
October 27, 2026
Pros: Interesting work with brilliant people
Cons: Work life balance is a struggle, and it is very intense.
3.0
Exciting work, great pay, very stressful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 19, 2025
Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.
Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
- 5.0Great place to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, CAAugust 10, 2025Pros: Work hard and learn a lot.Cons: Long hours on some days.
- 5.0Engaging work with intense demands and poor balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, WAOctober 27, 2026Pros: Interesting work with brilliant peopleCons: Work life balance is a struggle, and it is very intense.
- 3.0Exciting work, great pay, very stressfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 19, 2025Pros: Great mission and exciting work. The pay is excellent with the stock growth.Cons: It can be very stressful, especially at the starbase.
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