Process
The interview process consisted of a 3-step process.
First, the recruiter sent a link for a Linux-related quiz. These questions were all related to Linux commands.
After that, there was an algorithmic round. The questions were pretty basic, LeetCode easy, but the focus was not on complexity but on system design and exploring alternate implementations for better feature coverage.
Third, there was a systems round which was related to Linux internals and troubleshooting a system under load. All relevant topics for this round could easily be found on Brendan Gregg's blog and in his book.
I'm not sure where I went wrong; I was expecting an acceptance offer.
Questions
How would you troubleshoot a system where you are unable to start an application on the server?
Explain containerization.
What happens in Linux when you type ls -l?
Explain pagination (consider different wordings).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 155 interview experiences for the Meta Production Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Meta's interview process for their Production Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Production Engineer interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
- 4.0A good place to work with smart peopleProduction Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 8, 2023Pros: Brightest people from the whole world. Freedom in everything: no micromanagement, no presence control, no forced decisions. Great free food. No worries about env and HW: many things are automated, for the rest we have dedicated teams. Trips and trainings.Cons: Lots of internal, specific tools. You have to study to get in, and the knowledge is hardly reusable when you leave. Any major initiative takes a very long time since you need to convince every single person around you to help (join) the project. Weird yearly assessment with requirements to provide impact in multiple pillars: project, people, direction, improvements. Might be tough to be good at all of them.
- 3.0Good Culture, Insufficient SalaryProduction Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomFebruary 27, 2017Pros: Great culture. Free food, good benefits.Cons: Salary is insufficient to make a proper living. Very little career development.
- 4.0Good Benefits, Needs ImpactProduction Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesDecember 16, 2021Pros: Good company with a lot of benefits.Cons: Need to focus on impact.
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