Process
It was an initial 45-minute screening call with an Engineering Manager from Facebook. The questions asked were from three different areas: People Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Technical Expertise.
Questions
Describe a situation where you had to manage an underperforming employee.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 51 interview experiences for the Meta Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral18%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Meta's Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Balanced Work, Great Compensation
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 18, 2023
Pros: Great work-life balance, great compensation.
Cons: Good place to work. No complaints so far.
5.0
I had high expectations, and they were exceeded
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
January 31, 2020
Pros: The work matters. FB is a large part of the internet, and there are significant opportunities to make an impact.
Inspiring team, with many smart, humble people who are happy to connect.
Engineering-led culture encourages direct communication and taking smart risks.
Cons: It's a large company, so you need to be okay in an environment that has process and hierarchy.
People communicate frequently, so there's a lot of sometimes competing ideas and direction.
1.0
Technical Role, Toxic Environment
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
March 2, 2024
Pros: Food-free, code base, technical.
Cons: Politics, backstabbing, management problems.
- 5.0Balanced Work, Great CompensationEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 18, 2023Pros: Great work-life balance, great compensation.Cons: Good place to work. No complaints so far.
- 5.0I had high expectations, and they were exceededEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJanuary 31, 2020Pros: The work matters. FB is a large part of the internet, and there are significant opportunities to make an impact. Inspiring team, with many smart, humble people who are happy to connect. Engineering-led culture encourages direct communication and taking smart risks.Cons: It's a large company, so you need to be okay in an environment that has process and hierarchy. People communicate frequently, so there's a lot of sometimes competing ideas and direction.
- 1.0Technical Role, Toxic EnvironmentEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesMarch 2, 2024Pros: Food-free, code base, technical.Cons: Politics, backstabbing, management problems.
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