Tech IndustryJan 2, 2020
New6wolf

TC break down for SpaceX?

Hi I wanted to know the typical TC break down I can expect for a software engineer with 1 YOE and a secret clearance ( if that matters). 1 YOE 85K TC Los Angeles

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Facebook tAGO84 Jan 2, 2020

I interviewed there, didn't get the offer but my impression was that I wouldn't want to work there. Seems like workaholics and low TC city. Be prepared for an overly complex interview process. The onsite was super cool though.

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6wolf OP Jan 2, 2020

Thanks for the insight!

Facebook tAGO84 Jan 2, 2020

My advice to land the offer is to start drinking the Kool aid right now. Start reading SpaceX news sites, be prepared to show off all of your knowledge and passion. The culture is people love their job, they love space and they're super passionate about leadership (esp Musk). It felt like if I tried to negotiate the recruiter would drop the 'are you really passionate about "The Mission"' line to keep my salary down. It's a place that people love to work because of what they're doing rather than the TC, WLB or any other reason.

Hortonworks yn73KlzD Jan 2, 2020

100k tc for software engineer with 1 year experience.

BAE Systems dudekid Jan 2, 2020

I was lowballed with an offer from them. Everyone I spoke to there said it was miserable WLB. They oddly asked me for my high school transcript during the interview process. I was baffled, 2 bachelors and a master wasn’t enough to prove I graduated high school..

SpaceX SlaveX420 Jan 4, 2020

Yes I can confirm they ask for transcripts that are older than the company.

Microsoft boring1 Jan 4, 2020

And SAT scores too. Many candidates were rejected based on their 20+ years old scores.

SpaceX dCyK05 Jan 11, 2020

Typically equity heavy. Cash comp is on the low end.

SpaceX gopyud Jan 27, 2020

I've heard it's around 90k base and 150k stock over 5 years with 1 year experience. Goes up quickly after a few more years experience. Not terrible IMO for LA tech.

SpaceX gopyud Jan 27, 2020

Obviously not FAANG money..

Amazon trolol Feb 9, 2020

Is there a sign on bonus or other forms of compensation? Goes up by how much? And do all of software receive around the same or is there an hierarchy based on role?