Sr. Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
April 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Initial phone call with hiring manager, including some technical discussion. Take-home code challenge. Onsite:
- Presentation
- 4 rounds of individual interviews covering problem-solving and system design.
Questions
Tell me about a difficult project.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Sr. Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Sr. Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for SpaceX's Sr. Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
SpaceX Work Experiences
3.0
Very average.
Test Specialist • Former Employee
Seattle, WA
April 3, 2025
Pros: Cool if you're an Elon fanboy or NPC, constant desire for improvement, and you stay busy. Also, snacks.
Cons: Low pay, long hours, tight schedules, and HR that is garbage.
2.0
Company doesn't really care about there employees
Engineer • Former Employee
Redmond, WA
July 22, 2024
Pros: Get the opportunity to work on cool projects with some cool people.
Cons: The company doesn't really care about the employees. Management is harsh and people get fired sometimes for little or no reason at all. The company is protecting a child molester and has fired employees over it.
5.0
Good pay and opportunities, but balance is tough
Sr. Engineer • Current Employee
October 9, 2026
Pros: Good pay and lots of opportunities.
Cons: Work-life balance can be hard.
- 3.0Very average.Test Specialist • Former EmployeeSeattle, WAApril 3, 2025Pros: Cool if you're an Elon fanboy or NPC, constant desire for improvement, and you stay busy. Also, snacks.Cons: Low pay, long hours, tight schedules, and HR that is garbage.
- 2.0Company doesn't really care about there employeesEngineer • Former EmployeeRedmond, WAJuly 22, 2024Pros: Get the opportunity to work on cool projects with some cool people.Cons: The company doesn't really care about the employees. Management is harsh and people get fired sometimes for little or no reason at all. The company is protecting a child molester and has fired employees over it.
- 5.0Good pay and opportunities, but balance is toughSr. Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 9, 2026Pros: Good pay and lots of opportunities.Cons: Work-life balance can be hard.
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