Process
I had an initial phone screen with a recruiter in April of 2020. I was told to expect a follow-up call in about three weeks, but I was ghosted.
During the call, the interviewer asked about my background and why I wanted to work for Facebook.
Questions
Why do you want to work for Facebook?
What do you think about Facebook?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Austin, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral42%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
Meta Work Experiences
4.0
Good People, Great Engineering
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
July 14, 2023
Pros: Culture
Compensation
People
Engineering culture
Cons: * Grew too fast unnecessarily.
* Lots of empire building by middle management.
* Management lost focus.
1.0
Disorganized With Perks
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
August 12, 2020
Pros: Free food and fun activities
Cons: So disorganized and no one in charge.
3.0
Great Perks, Bad Brand
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
December 4, 2023
Pros: Incredible benefits including PTO, lunch, etc.
Cons: Honestly, just some of the negative brand around it.
- 4.0Good People, Great EngineeringSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJuly 14, 2023Pros: Culture Compensation People Engineering cultureCons: * Grew too fast unnecessarily. * Lots of empire building by middle management. * Management lost focus.
- 1.0Disorganized With PerksSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesAugust 12, 2020Pros: Free food and fun activitiesCons: So disorganized and no one in charge.
- 3.0Great Perks, Bad BrandSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesDecember 4, 2023Pros: Incredible benefits including PTO, lunch, etc.Cons: Honestly, just some of the negative brand around it.
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