Process
It included a number of challenging coding questions, behavioral questions, and system design questions. They are willing to move through the process fairly quickly. There were only a few stages: initial screen, coding screen, and on-site.
Questions
How would you design Facebook Checkins?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 171 interview experiences for the Meta Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral24%
Negative32%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Meta's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
4.0
Good, could be better
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 11, 2022
Pros: Very fast-paced development and smart people around.
Cons: Not enough emphasis on testing or product stability.
No well-kept documentation.
5.0
High Pay, High Pressure
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
October 10, 2024
Pros: Very good pay and compensation.
Cons: Work pressure is huge. I work very late.
4.0
Cool, but overall not healthy
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
March 25, 2024
Pros: Great company with many established processes and amazing people working there. The company treats employees well with high salaries and stock options.
Cons: As everything is established, it is hard to challenge and change some processes. While the company has amazing people onboard, there are also personalities who know the rules and play their role by the corporate rules. Impostors.
- 4.0Good, could be betterSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 11, 2022Pros: Very fast-paced development and smart people around.Cons: Not enough emphasis on testing or product stability. No well-kept documentation.
- 5.0High Pay, High PressureSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesOctober 10, 2024Pros: Very good pay and compensation.Cons: Work pressure is huge. I work very late.
- 4.0Cool, but overall not healthySenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMarch 25, 2024Pros: Great company with many established processes and amazing people working there. The company treats employees well with high salaries and stock options.Cons: As everything is established, it is hard to challenge and change some processes. While the company has amazing people onboard, there are also personalities who know the rules and play their role by the corporate rules. Impostors.
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