Process
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Phone screen asking a basic interest question.
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Technical screening: SQL and Python questions. The first question for each was fairly easy. The second was substantially more difficult, which in hindsight, was still very doable but under pressure, it's always a little more difficult.
Questions
Given three-dimensional tables (user, item, references), get the average number of referrals per user who purchased item X.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 347 interview experiences for the Meta Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Meta's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States 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 United States.
Meta Work Experiences
- 4.0Challenging But Rewarding EnvironmentData Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, undefined, United KingdomSeptember 28, 2025Pros: Good compensation, great people, and fast reaction to external trends.Cons: Very stressful, the bar keeps rising.
- 4.0Great place to workData Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomApril 15, 2025Pros: Great benefits Smart folks Fast-pacedCons: A performance culture can be toxic.
- 5.0Good Tech, Poor BalanceData Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesApril 19, 2024Pros: Good place to work in tech.Cons: Work-life balance. Lots of work.
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