Process
The first round was an initial screening. This was a conversation with HR over email.
The second round was an online technical video interview. The interviewer used the CoderPad online platform to assess skills.
Questions
It was a C programming question about comparing characters in a string.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Meta Embedded Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Embedded Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral38%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Embedded Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
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.
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
5.0
Great Experience, Slowed By Red Tape
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Remote
December 14, 2022
Pros: Lots of opportunities for gaining experience.
Cons: Too much red tape slows progress.
- 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.
- 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
- 5.0Great Experience, Slowed By Red TapeMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeRemoteDecember 14, 2022Pros: Lots of opportunities for gaining experience.Cons: Too much red tape slows progress.
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