Is SpaceX a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at SpaceX have rated their employer with 4.7 out of 5 stars in 21 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of SpaceX employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at SpaceX now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at SpaceX .

Does SpaceX pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SpaceX with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 21 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 7.6% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at SpaceX.

How happy are Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at SpaceX?

95% of Sr. Software Engineer employees at SpaceX would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 18% in the past 12 months. Sr. Software Engineer professionals have also rated SpaceX with a 2.4 rating for work-life-balance, 3.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.1 rating for culture and values and 4.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SpaceX?

Engineer (125) , Intern (99) , Software Engineer (89) , Propulsion Technician (61) , Technician (56) , Integration Technician (53) , Manufacturing Engineer (48) , Vehicle Engineering (47) , Quality Inspector (43) , Engineering Intern (38) , Launch Engineer (33) , Intern - Hourly (32) , Avionics Intern (31) , Structures Engineer (31) , Avionics Engineer (30)

What are the pros of working at SpaceX according to real employee reviews?

"The planning team is full of great people who are welcoming and plan so many fun activities outside of work." ((in 288 reviews)); "Great benefits and the company outlook is positive." ((in 176 reviews)); "The culture is great and the passion that everyone has with what they do is extremely noticeable." ((in 103 reviews)); "Great environment and coworkers." ((in 90 reviews)); "Great team and mentor support" ((in 70 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SpaceX according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours but there is definitely an active change to reduce long hours and cover shifts better." ((in 397 reviews)); "No work/life balance and crazy (mandatory) overtime" ((in 267 reviews)); "Long hours are expected." ((in 165 reviews)); "Sometimes managers don't really understand exactly what it is we do, but that isn't unique." ((in 44 reviews)); "Salaries are low." ((in 36 reviews))

SpaceX Sr. Software Engineer reviews

4.7

95% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

Elon Musk

97% approve of CEO

97% positive business outlook

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Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated SpaceX with 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. SpaceX is rated 29% above average by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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21 reviews

5.0

May 30, 2026

Great Company, Cooperative culture (hampered by weak HR processes)

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very open and cooperative culture Can-do mindset Break-through mindset

Cons

Weak HR with weak processes to protect employees Always on survival mode culture Less of training and more of performance management Some managers use review process as a weapon to bring people in-line

3.0

Jul 15, 2025

Amazing Mission, Profitable Approach, Cut Throat

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gwynne Shotwell knows what she's doing. Business model & approach is very sound. Continues to be a valuable company.

Cons

Mountains of tech debt with real life consequences.

5.0

Mar 28, 2025

Inspiring, challenging, never boring

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've worked at SpaceX for over a decade. It is full of innovative people who love a challenge, and value achieving amazing things. The work is never boring. The goals are inspiring. The people I work with are motivated, hard-working, and friendly. Leadership is focused, flexible, wise, and technically excellent.

Cons

Lately, lots of negative media coverage despite SpaceX being a very safe, diverse, and engaging workplace environment. Media used to love SpaceX, and the company has only become better over time, so I'm guessing this'll unfortunately ebb-and-flow with the political landscape. Some people may say work/life balance is difficult, but not in my experience.

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