Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
March 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was a 30-minute phone interview. First, the interviewer asked about your background and experience on the resume.
Then, they asked you to start the coding exercise on CodeSignal right away. It was a classic hard-level LeetCode problem.
Questions
Standard Leetcode Problems: Hard Level
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Meta Software Development Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Meta's Software Development Engineer interview process in San Francisco, 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.
5.0
Amazing Internship, Freebies!
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
June 29, 2015
Pros: Best company for an intern! Everything is free and there is a good hotel to live in.
Worked on an independent project. (This is really good compared to some interns in Canada.)
Cons: Really good company, and no big cons.
Ok. Food is not as good as heard.
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
- 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.
- 5.0Amazing Internship, Freebies!Software Development Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJune 29, 2015Pros: Best company for an intern! Everything is free and there is a good hotel to live in. Worked on an independent project. (This is really good compared to some interns in Canada.)Cons: Really good company, and no big cons. Ok. Food is not as good as heard.
- 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
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