Process
Referred by an employee, HR contacted me by email and arranged a technical interview. I failed at that interview, but the process was okay. It involved two algorithm problems on LeetCode, though without the "Facebook" tag.
Questions
1 algorithm problem about strings, and 1 follow-up.
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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
Engineer @ Meta
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
June 16, 2022
Pros: Remote work and team engagement
Cons: No cons. Meta is great.
- 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
- 5.0Engineer @ MetaSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 16, 2022Pros: Remote work and team engagementCons: No cons. Meta is great.
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