The process at Starfish Space, what each stage actually tests, and how candidates prep. Real questions where we have them, likely questions where we don't.
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[01] BY THE NUMBERS
Pulled straight from Starfish Space's career page and public data sources. Linked figures open their source or a fuller breakdown.
Full Starfish Space company profile[02] INTERVIEW PROCESS
The stages below describe the typical SWE loop. Product, Design, and Data loops differ; pick a role to see how it changes, or jump straight to real questions reported for that role.
Initial call to discuss your background, the role, and logistics.
Coding and/or system design questions relevant to the role.
Questions about your past experiences, teamwork, and problem-solving.
[03] APPLY LOGISTICS
Starfish Space runs hiring on Ashby, so the application form is hosted there. Keep your contact details and work history consistent with your resume.
A modern, all-in-one recruiting platform built for high-growth companies. Ashby combines ATS, CRM, scheduling, and analytics into a single product.
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ATS identified from the application URLs on Starfish Space's recent postings
[04] PEOPLE ALSO ASK
Scoutify currently lists 10 open roles at Starfish Space. Follow the job links to check requirements and apply on the employer's career site.
[05] OVERVIEW
Tech company interviews typically include a mix of coding, system design, and behavioral rounds. The exact format varies by company size and role level.
[06] PREP TIPS
[07] PRACTICE
Use the requirements below to choose relevant examples from your work. For each example, explain the problem, your contribution and the result. Ask your recruiter which skills the interview will cover.
Prepare an example of how you would check that a customer commitment is technically sound and executable, and how you would explain constraints to sales colleagues.
The VP of Mission Engineering role ensures customer commitments are technically sound, executable and aligned with the company's capabilities.
Source postingPractise describing a sales approach for a government space customer, including the procurement stages and the stakeholders you would engage.
The Business Development role seeks a problem solver and collaborative communicator to support commercial and government customers.
Source postingThe current posting asks for:
QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of experience working on embedded software products - Previous experience working with and creating HIL / PIL systems - Experience writing software for a variety of different compute hardware and architectures - Working knowledge of Python and C++ - Must be a US person due to ITAR regulations (citizen, permanent resident, or designated asylee / refugee) - Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington - Capable of working a dynamic, fast paced startup environment - B.S.
Read the employer’s full posting · Posted 2026-09-17
The current posting asks for:
Qualifications - 3+ years of experience with GNC, preferably in an aerospace context - Proficiency with astrodynamics - Working knowledge of satellite guidance and/or control - Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++ - B.S.
Read the employer’s full posting · Posted 2026-05-16
Sources reviewed 2026-10-19.
[08] FAQ
These answers draw on current listings and the available sources for Starfish Space.
Scoutify currently lists 10 open roles at Starfish Space. Follow the job links to check requirements and apply on the employer's career site.
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