Process
2 round phone interview. Each round, you can have at most 2-3 weeks to prepare.
All phone interviews, no video, no onsite. Each phone interview will last around 45 minutes.
30-40 minutes for problems, the rest for questions.
Questions
Algorithm 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
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
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.
- 5.0Amazing 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
- 5.0Positive Environment, Traffic IssueSoftware Development Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 22, 2019Pros: Good environment and good people.Cons: Lots of traffic in the area.
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