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Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom

August 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer

Process

The recruiter reached out; this was not a direct post application.

The recruiting team was very organized from day 1 to the end of the process. They provided clear information on:

  • How the process would unfold
  • Helper materials
  • A webinar session to clarify any questions
  • Next steps and who I would be in touch with

Accommodation was great, offering a very convenient stay. The welcome the next morning was also very organized.

The interview process included:

  • Two programming sessions (moderate level).
  • One behavioral session (very good communication and chat for 45 minutes).
  • A lunch break with another engineer.
  • Two design sessions (moderate level).

All the interviewers were helpful, except for one engineering lead during a design session. This particular session seemed to cause the interview to fail, as the interviewer concentrated on solving hash logic instead of evaluating the overall design approach and maturity. Design sessions are crucial for observing a candidate's breadth of skills. By focusing on a basic or very detailed part of the design, the interviewer was unable to assess other important areas.

Questions

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Meta Senior Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.

Success Rate

17%
Pass Rate

Meta's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.

Experience Rating

Positive66%
Neutral17%
Negative17%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Senior Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.

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