Process
The process starts with a screen, followed by LeetCode-style SQL and Python questions. There is a full loop of SQL, Python, SQL plus Python, and lastly a behavioural round. Every round is also an architecture round in some sense.
Questions
Designing an architecture for a new system
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 428 interview experiences for the Meta Data Engineer role.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Data Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral23%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Data Engineer interview process.
Meta Work Experiences
2.0
Intense work pace
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 27, 2024
Pros: Good technical growth from teammates.
Cons: You need to be strongly self-driven and hunt for projects.
4.0
Good Colleagues, Learning, And Pay
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
October 15, 2024
Pros: Learning opportunities, good pay, great colleagues.
Cons: mass layoffs, bureaucracy, job security
5.0
Happy Employee, Great Culture
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
October 30, 2023
Pros: Great culture, lots of internal tools.
Cons: No cons, great company, and happy to be here.
- 2.0Intense work paceData Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 27, 2024Pros: Good technical growth from teammates.Cons: You need to be strongly self-driven and hunt for projects.
- 4.0Good Colleagues, Learning, And PayData Engineer • Former EmployeeCambridge, England, United KingdomOctober 15, 2024Pros: Learning opportunities, good pay, great colleagues.Cons: mass layoffs, bureaucracy, job security
- 5.0Happy Employee, Great CultureData Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesOctober 30, 2023Pros: Great culture, lots of internal tools.Cons: No cons, great company, and happy to be here.
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