Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
February 4, 2025
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Process
A straightforward process starting with an HR interview, then four technical interviews. These technical interviews were mostly coding, with one system design interview. The problems were straightforward, nothing beyond LeetCode or similar platforms.
Questions
Why am I interested in joining Meta?
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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.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Empowering Freedom, Demanding Growth
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
August 17, 2021
Pros: There is a great working atmosphere, a supportive mood which is encouraged, a great deal of freedom in selecting which tasks to work on, and a good salary, of course.
Cons: Sometime it could be rather demanding, and you can appear in situations where it is hard to fit expectations. You'll need to work early on it, or it can bury you.
4.0
Intense environment full of very talented people
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 3, 2022
Pros: * Very talented team
* Impressive tech stack and tools
* Lots of opportunity for growth
Cons: The company environment can get in its own way.
The review process can incentivize non-ideal behaviors and decisions.
4.0
Good Perks, Some Structure Issues
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
February 14, 2024
Pros: Perks are pretty nice, good if you are junior for promotion.
Cons: Long work hours, unstructured organization.
- 5.0Empowering Freedom, Demanding GrowthSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomAugust 17, 2021Pros: There is a great working atmosphere, a supportive mood which is encouraged, a great deal of freedom in selecting which tasks to work on, and a good salary, of course.Cons: Sometime it could be rather demanding, and you can appear in situations where it is hard to fit expectations. You'll need to work early on it, or it can bury you.
- 4.0Intense environment full of very talented peopleSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 3, 2022Pros: * Very talented team * Impressive tech stack and tools * Lots of opportunity for growthCons: The company environment can get in its own way. The review process can incentivize non-ideal behaviors and decisions.
- 4.0Good Perks, Some Structure IssuesSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesFebruary 14, 2024Pros: Perks are pretty nice, good if you are junior for promotion.Cons: Long work hours, unstructured organization.
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