Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
January 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
An hour was spent solving two technical questions on LeetCode, varying in difficulty from easy to medium. The interviewer was very nice and answered all my questions without judgment.
Questions
Building seen from the side problem
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Meta Software Development Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Development Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Meta Work Experiences
1.0
Facebook software developer
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 9, 2015
Pros: I think the employees there are prominent. The salary is good, and I learned much. I like its product and creativity.
Cons: But the HR is not so good. The food there is so-so. The environment is not charming. So I decided to look at other companies.
1.0
Great Pay, Terrible Life Balance
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
March 27, 2025
Pros: Higher than average total compensation
Cons: Messes up your entire life
5.0
Great company with great perks
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
December 20, 2022
Pros: There are great perks with the company, the work is fun, and the people are really nice.
Cons: Not that many cons I can think of.
- 1.0Facebook software developerSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 9, 2015Pros: I think the employees there are prominent. The salary is good, and I learned much. I like its product and creativity.Cons: But the HR is not so good. The food there is so-so. The environment is not charming. So I decided to look at other companies.
- 1.0Great Pay, Terrible Life BalanceSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMarch 27, 2025Pros: Higher than average total compensationCons: Messes up your entire life
- 5.0Great company with great perksSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 20, 2022Pros: There are great perks with the company, the work is fun, and the people are really nice.Cons: Not that many cons I can think of.
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