Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
October 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Interview Process:
- Initial call with recruiter.
- Live coding session (two problems to solve).
- One day:
- Two coding sessions (two problems each).
- One system design interview.
- One behavioral interview.
During the coding sessions, pay attention to corner cases.
I personally passed the coding portion but had some issues with system design. During system design, pay attention to details.
Questions
All coding problems are easy-medium LeetCode level.
Design a messenger for system design interviews.
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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
4.0
Good Perks, Some Scope Issues
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
November 1, 2025
Pros: Good pay, good benefits, free food.
Cons: Fewer business travels now, scope overlap.
4.0
Good experience with interesting challenges.
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Monica, California, United States
June 27, 2025
Pros: Collaborative environment,
global impact projects,
access to cutting-edge technologies,
excellent salary and benefits,
professional growth opportunities.
Cons: High pressure for results, bureaucratic processes in some areas, frequent changes in priorities, difficulty balancing personal and work life, strong internal competition.
4.0
Good Pay, Balance, But Intimidating Management
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 31, 2024
Pros: Good opportunities
Good work-life balance
Good pay
Cons: Layoffs, intimidating managers, and managerial dominance throughout the workplace.
- 4.0Good Perks, Some Scope IssuesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesNovember 1, 2025Pros: Good pay, good benefits, free food.Cons: Fewer business travels now, scope overlap.
- 4.0Good experience with interesting challenges.Senior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Monica, California, United StatesJune 27, 2025Pros: Collaborative environment, global impact projects, access to cutting-edge technologies, excellent salary and benefits, professional growth opportunities.Cons: High pressure for results, bureaucratic processes in some areas, frequent changes in priorities, difficulty balancing personal and work life, strong internal competition.
- 4.0Good Pay, Balance, But Intimidating ManagementSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 31, 2024Pros: Good opportunities Good work-life balance Good payCons: Layoffs, intimidating managers, and managerial dominance throughout the workplace.
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