Data Engineer Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
Process
I applied through an employee referral.
The interview process started with an initial recruiter screening, followed by technical rounds focused on SQL, Python, data modeling, and data engineering concepts. The questions included coding and problem-solving as well as discussions around ETL pipelines and working with large datasets. There were also behavioral questions about past projects and how I approached different technical challenges.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Meta Data Engineer role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
Meta's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Data Engineer interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
Meta Work Experiences
- 4.0Rewarding if you're ready to work for itData Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 24, 2025Pros: Meta pays well. Getting to work with brilliant people is a plus.Cons: If you end up on the wrong team, your time at Meta will be difficult.
- 5.0High Pay, Low BalanceData Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesJuly 24, 2021Pros: Best pay overall, plus strong refreshers. High returns if you work hard. Good perks: * $720 annual exercise budget Highest paying. Can learn good communication and leadership skills.Cons: Work-life balance is bad. Data engineers get paid less than software engineers. PSC is stressful. Backwards on the technical front, still uses old proprietary technology.
- 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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