Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
August 1, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interviewer asked some behavioral questions and LeetCode medium questions, but I was not prepared and panicked during the live coding interview. I was not able to proceed with the next interview.
Questions
Kth largest element and least common denominator
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Meta Principal Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Meta's Principal Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Outstanding Growth, No Cons
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
October 1, 2025
Pros: Many growth opportunities, excellent.
Cons: Não tenho contras a falar para a empresa.
1.0
Great pay, high stress due to cutthroat environment
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 7, 2024
Pros: One of the top companies for total compensation.
Smart people and interesting challenges.
Cons: Back to 6-month performance review.
Stack-ranking with 10%-15% cut.
Cutthroat competition leads to individualism, politics, and poor collaboration.
Little to no growth past L6/M1.
5.0
Excellent Offer, Collaborative Team
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 31, 2024
Pros: Generous offer, collaborative environment, and ambitious team.
Cons: I have no complaints as of now.
- 5.0Outstanding Growth, No ConsPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSão Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilOctober 1, 2025Pros: Many growth opportunities, excellent.Cons: Não tenho contras a falar para a empresa.
- 1.0Great pay, high stress due to cutthroat environmentPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 7, 2024Pros: One of the top companies for total compensation. Smart people and interesting challenges.Cons: Back to 6-month performance review. Stack-ranking with 10%-15% cut. Cutthroat competition leads to individualism, politics, and poor collaboration. Little to no growth past L6/M1.
- 5.0Excellent Offer, Collaborative TeamPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 31, 2024Pros: Generous offer, collaborative environment, and ambitious team.Cons: I have no complaints as of now.
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