Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
February 13, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Good, met with a recruiter, algo, and then full day interview. Algo required to solve two medium questions. Both were solvable and I was able to easily move on to the full day interview.
Questions
Binary Trees and calculating depth.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Meta Senior Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive20%
Neutral60%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Meta's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Meta Work Experiences
3.0
High-stress Infrastructure, Poor Outlook
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 29, 2025
Pros: Good visible projects and infrastructure.
Cons: Performance review keeps everyone in huge stress.
2.0
High Pressure, Low Satisfaction
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 12, 2025
Pros: Pays well, good for resume, stock is reliable.
Cons: Stressful, many layoffs, lots of pressure.
5.0
Fantastic Company, Zero Cons
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 25, 2024
Pros: It was great working at Meta.
Cons: I don't see any cons; it was an absolutely fantastic company to work at.
- 3.0High-stress Infrastructure, Poor OutlookSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 29, 2025Pros: Good visible projects and infrastructure.Cons: Performance review keeps everyone in huge stress.
- 2.0High Pressure, Low SatisfactionSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2025Pros: Pays well, good for resume, stock is reliable.Cons: Stressful, many layoffs, lots of pressure.
- 5.0Fantastic Company, Zero ConsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 25, 2024Pros: It was great working at Meta.Cons: I don't see any cons; it was an absolutely fantastic company to work at.
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