Process
The recruiter call was pretty standard. The first round was two Meta-tagged LeetCode mediums in 45 minutes.
On-site: Two coding sessions of two LeetCode mediums each, a system design interview, and a behavioral interview with an engineering manager.
Questions
How do you answer if someone asks how long a deliverable or project will take?
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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
Smart Team, Engaging Projects
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 18, 2022
Pros: Smart people, an interesting project, and a bottom-up culture.
Cons: Work-life balance can be better.
4.0
Good Pay, High Pressure
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
June 16, 2025
Pros: Good pay, benefits, standard interview.
Cons: Worse work-life balance, high PSC pressure, regular layoffs.
5.0
Excellent Pay, Mixed Benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
December 27, 2023
Pros: A good salary for you and me.
Cons: Health care for you and me.
- 4.0Smart Team, Engaging ProjectsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 18, 2022Pros: Smart people, an interesting project, and a bottom-up culture.Cons: Work-life balance can be better.
- 4.0Good Pay, High PressureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJune 16, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits, standard interview.Cons: Worse work-life balance, high PSC pressure, regular layoffs.
- 5.0Excellent Pay, Mixed BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 27, 2023Pros: A good salary for you and me.Cons: Health care for you and me.
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