Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
December 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Got in through a referral. The interview process was fairly standard. LeetCode and Cracking the Coding Interview (CTCI) will suffice for practice.
The interview portion was also helpful. It was my first interview, so I had a hard time talking and coding at the same time.
Questions
Why would you want to work for Facebook?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 359 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role in Menlo Park, California.
Success Rate
28%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Menlo Park, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive69%
Neutral18%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in Menlo Park, California.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Perfect place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
October 8, 2023
Pros: You can learn from talented people. Very cultural.
Cons: A lot of tools to learn, and you don't need them for other companies.
5.0
Rewarding Work, Intense Environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
March 10, 2024
Pros: A really good place to work, good pay.
Cons: Hard work, long hours, intensive culture.
4.0
Good Perks, Slow Pace
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
July 9, 2025
Pros: A lot of perks that are catered to the employees.
Cons: Bureaucracy can be a grind.
- 5.0Perfect place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2023Pros: You can learn from talented people. Very cultural.Cons: A lot of tools to learn, and you don't need them for other companies.
- 5.0Rewarding Work, Intense EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMarch 10, 2024Pros: A really good place to work, good pay.Cons: Hard work, long hours, intensive culture.
- 4.0Good Perks, Slow PaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJuly 9, 2025Pros: A lot of perks that are catered to the employees.Cons: Bureaucracy can be a grind.
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