Software Engineer - Machine Learning Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
Process
The first step was a brief call with a recruiter, where we discussed my motivations for applying and reviewed a few points from my CV.
Next, I had a screening interview. This involved simple coding problems related to string manipulation, with no questions on data structures or algorithms. Although the interviewer was very nice, I struggled with the coding portion.
Questions
- Coding: Keep track of open-close brackets.
- Coding: Use DP to memoize powers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer - Machine Learning role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer - Machine Learning roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer - Machine Learning interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Meta Work Experiences
- 1.0Burnout Under Intense PressureSoftware Engineer - Machine Learning • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 17, 2022Pros: If you want to get burnt out by 40, this is the best place to be.Cons: Cutthroat, always under tremendous pressure to overachieve to not get fired.
- 3.0PSC is stressfulSoftware Engineer - Machine Learning • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 29, 2025Pros: Top of market pay, and it seems like people who work here do care about the money.Cons: As an MLE, delivery impact each half is stressful and unrealistic. PERM's high failure rate is hard for H1B holders.
- 4.0Great Place to Work, but StressfulSoftware Engineer - Machine Learning • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 7, 2020Pros: Good pay, interesting work, good peopleCons: Bad work-life balance, competitive, and chaotic.
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