Phone interview with Director of Recruiting, who was extremely impersonal with 0 effort to build rapport - obviously he had made his decision from the start. He spent 20 minutes grilling me on sourcing and negotiation techniques, with 0 effort to sell the organization. He said he needed to confirm with his “clients” before moving to the next round, and then almost immediately sent the email rejection notice. The recruiting organization is very much an old boys club and it shows/

Three rounds total. The SpaceX interview process is rigorous, involving multiple stages: initial screening, technical interviews, problem-solving assessments, and panel interviews, all designed to evaluate technical expertise, innovation, and cultural fit.