Data Engineering Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
August 13, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had a technical screening where I was asked to code some SQL and Python questions. They were of medium difficulty. I thought I did decent, but still didn't get through.
Questions
Python coding involving data structures
SQL coding
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Meta Data Engineering role in Menlo Park, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Data Engineering roles in Menlo Park, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Data Engineering interview process in Menlo Park, California.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Positive Environment, Occasional Overtime
Data Engineering • Current Employee
April 30, 2020
Pros: Nice people and work environment.
Cons: Not really. Sometimes I work overtime.
5.0
Meta 2021 - 2023
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: - Easy to switch teams.
- Relatively clear and transparent perf evaluation and growth path.
- Eng heavy and data driven culture; less top-down.
- Strong ownerships.
- Flexible working hours.
Cons: Sometimes it's too data-driven and lacks direction, driven by product strategy and user research understanding.
4.0
Great pay, super high bar
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 12, 2025
Pros: Great pay, benefits, and engineering staff.
Cons: A highly competitive environment at times can breed hostility.
- 5.0Positive Environment, Occasional OvertimeData Engineering • Current EmployeeApril 30, 2020Pros: Nice people and work environment.Cons: Not really. Sometimes I work overtime.
- 5.0Meta 2021 - 2023Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: - Easy to switch teams. - Relatively clear and transparent perf evaluation and growth path. - Eng heavy and data driven culture; less top-down. - Strong ownerships. - Flexible working hours.Cons: Sometimes it's too data-driven and lacks direction, driven by product strategy and user research understanding.
- 4.0Great pay, super high barEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 12, 2025Pros: Great pay, benefits, and engineering staff.Cons: A highly competitive environment at times can breed hostility.
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