I applied online. I interviewed at SpaceX (Redmond, WA)
Interview
First had a short call with HR about the position and she actually asked some basic programming questions.
Next I had a call with an engineer where we went over my resume and experiences in depth.
Next I had a call with another engineer where I solved a programming question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Implement a function that detects when a user presses a specific combination of buttons.
Phone call with a recruiter discussing SpaceX, its goals, my resume, professional experience, interest in the role, availability to work overtime, and ability to handle additional responsibilities when needed for the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to tell them about my professional experience.
Recruiting Call -> Several rounds of technical interview: very fundamental questions that probe your conceptual understanding. Make sure to study / review first principles as it gets theorectical. Quick 30 minute phone calls
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about one project to showcase engineering skills
I applied for Software Engineer Data position. It was fine. 1 hour leetcode style interview on codility. The difficulty was medium. I had an alright experience. Was able to get brute force but not optimized solution.
