Process
The hiring process was excellent. The recruiter shared many website links for preparation before the interview.
Both Structured Query Language and preferred programming skills were evaluated in the interview.
Questions
Python: Word Count and SQL Queries
This guide covers word count functionality in Python and SQL queries that involve aggregations.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Meta Senior Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Senior Data Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral21%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Senior Data Engineer interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
3.0
Mostly good experience, but it's gotten toxic recently
Senior Data Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
March 20, 2025
Pros: Good compensation.
Good perks.
Smart co-workers.
Cons: Can be very stressful, depending on the team.
4.0
Great company to work for. Also great to get laid off from
Senior Data Engineer • Current Employee
November 12, 2022
Pros: Pay is outstanding. Benefits are the best I've ever seen. Full of positive people who truly care about diversity and inclusion.
Cons: Getting laid off isn't fun. Job roles are narrowly defined, so doing the right thing is not encouraged.
5.0
Great Culture, Lacking Balance
Senior Data Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
April 27, 2021
Pros: Culture, benefits, perks, leadership, autonomy, diversity
Cons: Competitive environment, poor work-life balance.
- 3.0Mostly good experience, but it's gotten toxic recentlySenior Data Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesMarch 20, 2025Pros: Good compensation. Good perks. Smart co-workers.Cons: Can be very stressful, depending on the team.
- 4.0Great company to work for. Also great to get laid off fromSenior Data Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 12, 2022Pros: Pay is outstanding. Benefits are the best I've ever seen. Full of positive people who truly care about diversity and inclusion.Cons: Getting laid off isn't fun. Job roles are narrowly defined, so doing the right thing is not encouraged.
- 5.0Great Culture, Lacking BalanceSenior Data Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesApril 27, 2021Pros: Culture, benefits, perks, leadership, autonomy, diversityCons: Competitive environment, poor work-life balance.
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