Process
The process was well-organized and structured, and all the recruiters were nice. There were standard behavioral questions, although I wasn't prepared for how many there were. I wasn't asked about specific items on my CV, but I tried to squeeze them into the conversations.
Questions
What is your greatest weakness?
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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
5.0
Challenging work, but I enjoyed it
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 9, 2024
Pros: It was a great job to learn a lot. The atmosphere is intense, but worth it. Pay and benefits are good.
Cons: It can become a lot sometimes.
4.0
Good company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
August 19, 2023
Pros: Great for developing the best software engineering practices.
Cons: Work-life balance can sometimes take a hit.
5.0
Bad work-life balance, burnout. Optimal environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
June 4, 2023
Pros: 1. Good engineering problems.
2. Smart colleagues.
3. Free to work on whatever you want.
Cons: 1. Not trustworthy company, could lay off at any minute.
- 5.0Challenging work, but I enjoyed itSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 9, 2024Pros: It was a great job to learn a lot. The atmosphere is intense, but worth it. Pay and benefits are good.Cons: It can become a lot sometimes.
- 4.0Good company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 19, 2023Pros: Great for developing the best software engineering practices.Cons: Work-life balance can sometimes take a hit.
- 5.0Bad work-life balance, burnout. Optimal environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 4, 2023Pros: 1. Good engineering problems. 2. Smart colleagues. 3. Free to work on whatever you want.Cons: 1. Not trustworthy company, could lay off at any minute.
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