Software Engineer, Infrastructure Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
Process
I applied online through a referral and received a 30-minute call with a recruiter.
Three weeks later, I had a technical screen with an engineer from Meta. This 45-minute interview required me to solve two LeetCode Easy questions perfectly within 20 minutes each.
A few days later, I received a rejection email from the recruiter with no feedback. The recruiter then ghosted me, not replying to multiple follow-up emails.
Questions
Past work experiences. Recruiter and 2 top LC Meta tagged easy questions for tech screen.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer, Infrastructure role in Menlo Park, California.
Success Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer, Infrastructure roles in Menlo Park, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Meta's Software Engineer, Infrastructure interview process in Menlo Park, California.
Meta Work Experiences
- 4.0Good company and perksSoftware Engineer, Infrastructure • Current EmployeeBurlingame, California, United StatesJanuary 6, 2023Pros: The company has nice perks: it pays well, onsite gyms, medical offices, and free food.Cons: Meta has had a lot more sudden top-down pivots lately. A couple of projects that I spent a lot of time on got axed at the last minute.
- 5.0Meta 2021 - 2023Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: - Easy to switch teams. - Relatively clear and transparent perf evaluation and growth path. - Eng heavy and data driven culture; less top-down. - Strong ownerships. - Flexible working hours.Cons: Sometimes it's too data-driven and lacks direction, driven by product strategy and user research understanding.
- 4.0Great pay, super high barEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 12, 2025Pros: Great pay, benefits, and engineering staff.Cons: A highly competitive environment at times can breed hostility.
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