Sr. Software Engineer, Simulations at SpaceX
About the role
Responsibilities Develop and maintain high-fidelity real-time simulation software used for SpaceX vehicles. Develop prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints. Improve the reliability and performance of simulation software. Collaborate with simulation users to develop features and improve user experience. Work across engineering groups on models of fluids, electronics, and multi-body physics systems. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering,…
Interview process at SpaceX
General interview process (this company's specific loop isn't published - reach out if you have insider info).
- Recruiter phone screen - typically 20-40 min
- Technical screen - 1 coding problem or take-home; format varies by company
- Onsite / virtual loop - typically 4-6 rounds over 2-3 weeks; exact split of coding, systems design, and behavioral varies by role and location
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