Process
I applied through a recruiter.
The first round is a technical round. There are 5 SQL and 5 Python questions to do in 1 hour. You need to pass at least 3 SQL and 3 Python questions to pass the interview, and they will run the code to check the test cases.
Questions
The process was a medium-level LeetCode question for SQL and Python.
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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
4.0
Just about the best workplace I can imagine
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
July 8, 2019
Pros: Facebook, as a company, takes care of its employees.
The benefits are outstanding, featuring all the health-related perks you can imagine: free, healthy food, gyms and other physical activities, and a wellness center complete with doctors of all kinds.
The work itself is generally very good, with teams that empower their employees to come up with their own roadmaps every quarter, allowing for lots of creativity and innovation.
Cons: Like most tech companies, there is an element of top-down decision-making which can make employees feel like they're not always working on what they want to work on. And while I believe Facebook can be a force for good, they are also occasionally a force for bad things in the world, and I don't want my legacy to be that I worked here forever. Luckily, with how great things are around here, it'll take a truly amazing opportunity to get me to leave.
2.0
Work-life balance is a concern for many
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
January 7, 2023
Pros: Good culture, smart coworkers, good pay.
Cons: Bad work-life balance, no stability, continuous org pivots.
3.0
Good Pay, Mixed Onsite Needs
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
October 30, 2025
Pros: High salary, flexible time for contractor.
Cons: Need to work onsite at Menlo Park, but it depends on the team's requirements.
- 4.0Just about the best workplace I can imagineData Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJuly 8, 2019Pros: Facebook, as a company, takes care of its employees. The benefits are outstanding, featuring all the health-related perks you can imagine: free, healthy food, gyms and other physical activities, and a wellness center complete with doctors of all kinds. The work itself is generally very good, with teams that empower their employees to come up with their own roadmaps every quarter, allowing for lots of creativity and innovation.Cons: Like most tech companies, there is an element of top-down decision-making which can make employees feel like they're not always working on what they want to work on. And while I believe Facebook can be a force for good, they are also occasionally a force for bad things in the world, and I don't want my legacy to be that I worked here forever. Luckily, with how great things are around here, it'll take a truly amazing opportunity to get me to leave.
- 2.0Work-life balance is a concern for manyData Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJanuary 7, 2023Pros: Good culture, smart coworkers, good pay.Cons: Bad work-life balance, no stability, continuous org pivots.
- 3.0Good Pay, Mixed Onsite NeedsData Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesOctober 30, 2025Pros: High salary, flexible time for contractor.Cons: Need to work onsite at Menlo Park, but it depends on the team's requirements.
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