Process
Mostly regular algorithm problems, like binary tree, linked list, and string manipulations. A couple of them related to real Facebook products. One interviewer was particularly interested in my experience with distributed systems.
Questions
Edit distance of words and distributed system questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 51 interview experiences for the Meta Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive59%
Neutral37%
Negative4%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Motivated Environment, High Pressure
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
October 27, 2017
Pros: The company environment keeps you motivated.
Cons: Sometimes there is too much pressure of work.
5.0
Positive Environment, Traffic Issue
Software Development Engineer • Former Employee
August 22, 2019
Pros: Good environment and good people.
Cons: Lots of traffic in the area.
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.
- 5.0Motivated Environment, High PressureSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesOctober 27, 2017Pros: The company environment keeps you motivated.Cons: Sometimes there is too much pressure of work.
- 5.0Positive Environment, Traffic IssueSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 22, 2019Pros: Good environment and good people.Cons: Lots of traffic in the area.
- 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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