Embedded Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
February 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was fast and helped along by the recruiter. The process could be easier if there were more details about its stages and what the focus will be.
Questions
They asked about building a best-effort buffer in C.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Meta Embedded Software Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Embedded Software Engineer roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Embedded Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Meta Work Experiences
3.0
Amazing perks, questionable work/life balance, and disorganized management
Embedded Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redmond, Washington, United States
October 29, 2025
Pros: Amazing benefits (good healthcare, stipends for gym memberships and athletic gear, many free therapy visits, etc.)
Very high pay.
Cons: Hands-off onboarding
Disorganized management
Poorly defined team scopes
4.0
Good Tech, Workload Challenge
Embedded Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
July 18, 2023
Pros: Perks, opportunities – we can work on different technologies.
Cons: Too much work, less work-life balance.
5.0
Excellent Workplace, Fierce Competition
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
May 18, 2025
Pros: A good place to work at.
Cons: Lots of competition from peers.
- 3.0Amazing perks, questionable work/life balance, and disorganized managementEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesOctober 29, 2025Pros: Amazing benefits (good healthcare, stipends for gym memberships and athletic gear, many free therapy visits, etc.) Very high pay.Cons: Hands-off onboarding Disorganized management Poorly defined team scopes
- 4.0Good Tech, Workload ChallengeEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesJuly 18, 2023Pros: Perks, opportunities – we can work on different technologies.Cons: Too much work, less work-life balance.
- 5.0Excellent Workplace, Fierce CompetitionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMay 18, 2025Pros: A good place to work at.Cons: Lots of competition from peers.
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