Process
I passed the online assessment, and I had the interviews scheduled. A couple of days before the interview, I got a notification that all interviews were cancelled due to the position closing. It was quite disappointing, as I was looking forward to it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 256 interview experiences for the Meta Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive52%
Neutral21%
Negative27%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
Meta Work Experiences
4.0
Highest pay in the market
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Zürich, Switzerland
October 30, 2025
Pros: Highest pay in the market, many perks.
Cons: Layoffs, a very competitive culture, long working hours, and no work-life balance.
5.0
Amazing culture. Super excited
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
July 10, 2017
Pros: Cannot ask for better. Amazing. Great work-life balance, on top of all companies I worked for.
Cons: Did not see any yet.
3.0
Rewarding work but long hours
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
February 26, 2025
Pros: Work is extremely engaging.
Coworkers are some of the smartest in the world.
Comp is good.
Cons: Hours are insane. I am frequently working 12+ hour days to keep pace and driving feature development.
- 4.0Highest pay in the marketSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeZürich, SwitzerlandOctober 30, 2025Pros: Highest pay in the market, many perks.Cons: Layoffs, a very competitive culture, long working hours, and no work-life balance.
- 5.0Amazing culture. Super excitedSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJuly 10, 2017Pros: Cannot ask for better. Amazing. Great work-life balance, on top of all companies I worked for.Cons: Did not see any yet.
- 3.0Rewarding work but long hoursSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesFebruary 26, 2025Pros: Work is extremely engaging. Coworkers are some of the smartest in the world. Comp is good.Cons: Hours are insane. I am frequently working 12+ hour days to keep pace and driving feature development.
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