Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
August 4, 2025
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Process
The interview process began with an online coding test focused on data structures and algorithms. This was followed by a technical interview with questions system design and problem-solving. The final round included behavioral and team-fit questions.
Questions
Describe how you would design a scalable URL shortening service.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 147 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral25%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Love My Job!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 24, 2015
Pros: Culture, culture and more culture. The first thing you will notice as a new employee at Facebook is the multitude of social events, both in office and offsite. There is always something fun to do that helps you engage with coworkers that you may not have come in contact with in your normal workday. I truly enjoy my coworkers and find myself hanging out with them even for non-Facebook events; it's great!
Cons: It is a very fast-paced environment, and it takes time to really find that work-life/personal-life balance.
5.0
Great reach and excellent benefits!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 10, 2022
Pros: Your work gets used by millions of people. You get to work with the latest technologies. They offer great employee benefits.
Cons: Stressful, not the best work-life balance.
4.0
Good company and good benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
February 12, 2024
Pros: Best compensation and health insurance
Cons: Upper management lacks vision for the future.
- 5.0Love My Job!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 24, 2015Pros: Culture, culture and more culture. The first thing you will notice as a new employee at Facebook is the multitude of social events, both in office and offsite. There is always something fun to do that helps you engage with coworkers that you may not have come in contact with in your normal workday. I truly enjoy my coworkers and find myself hanging out with them even for non-Facebook events; it's great!Cons: It is a very fast-paced environment, and it takes time to really find that work-life/personal-life balance.
- 5.0Great reach and excellent benefits!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 10, 2022Pros: Your work gets used by millions of people. You get to work with the latest technologies. They offer great employee benefits.Cons: Stressful, not the best work-life balance.
- 4.0Good company and good benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2024Pros: Best compensation and health insuranceCons: Upper management lacks vision for the future.
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