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The SpaceX Interview Process

Looking to land a job at SpaceX but don’t know what the process looks like?

Well, you’ve come to the right place. Detailed in this post is a look at the timeline of the interview process, preparation guidelines, and what's different or unique about SpaceX's interview process as opposed to other tech companies.

How many interviews can you expect?

  • 7-8

Pre Screen with Recruiter

  • 1

On-site Interviews

  • 5-6

Online Coding Challenge

  • 1

Technical Phone Screen

  • 1

How long will the interview process take?

Weeks

  • 5-7

What level do they normally hire at?

  • L1, L2, L3

What’s the average salary for L1?

  • $ 110,000

Do they interview centrally or for teams?

  • SpaceX hires for teams

What’s different or unique about the process?

  • Potential Interview with Elon Musk

What programming languages do they prefer?

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Most common hiring teams

  • Starlink
  • Application Software
  • Satellite Development