Process
The interview consisted of a coding round and a system design round. Both were of average difficulty, though the system design felt medium-hard, and I think I may have struggled in that round.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2,519 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral30%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process.
Meta Work Experiences
4.0
Good Benefits, Poor Diversity
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
April 7, 2024
Pros: Very good healthcare and salary.
Cons: Bad access, lack of diversity.
4.0
Good compensation, poor work-life balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
September 14, 2024
Pros: Good compensation, fast promotion rate if you're able to get good reviews.
Cons: Work-life balance is bad; it's a pressure cooker.
5.0
Fantastic place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
January 17, 2024
Pros: 1. Great Culture
2. Amazing Pay
Cons: 1. Team dependent
2. Risk of layoffs
- 4.0Good Benefits, Poor DiversitySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesApril 7, 2024Pros: Very good healthcare and salary.Cons: Bad access, lack of diversity.
- 4.0Good compensation, poor work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 14, 2024Pros: Good compensation, fast promotion rate if you're able to get good reviews.Cons: Work-life balance is bad; it's a pressure cooker.
- 5.0Fantastic place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJanuary 17, 2024Pros: 1. Great Culture 2. Amazing PayCons: 1. Team dependent 2. Risk of layoffs
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