Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
A very long and grueling process.
They literally give you PDFs of material to study for your interviews. You are expected to complete five one-hour interviews in a single day, solving programming challenges nonstop the entire time. You get a lunch break, but that is also a "friendly interview" with an employee to learn about company culture.
They are among the highest paying in tech and they know it. You certainly have to work to get in.
Questions
Know your data structures and algorithms off the top of your head!
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Meta Senior Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Meta's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Meta's Senior Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Meta Work Experiences
- 3.0Recent changes has made the company not worth itSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 4, 2025Pros: Good benefits. A lot of cuts are happening, but still smart people to work with and learn from.Cons: Cutthroat PSC Layoff culture
- 5.0Great People But Stressful TimeSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 31, 2023Pros: Great people to work with. There's a lot of empathy. Free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. You won't have any issues getting whatever equipment you need.Cons: It's a stressful time to be at the company. Due to over-hiring, there can be competition to find meaningful work and get good ratings. There are definite cost-cutting measures happening. Work-life balance and enjoyment really depends on what team you join, and may not be obvious until afterwards.
- 1.0Stagnant Pay, High PressureSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 15, 2023Pros: Pay several years ago. Free food.Cons: Pay sucks now. High pressure.
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