Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
December 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview consisted of 2 coding sessions and 1 behavior session.
Coding interviews featured medium-level LeetCode-style problems with numerous follow-up questions, and time was limited.
The behavior interview involved many questions about the resume and previous experience.
Questions
A moment when someone pushed back on your ideas or approaches at work.
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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
Fun and Rewarding
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 14, 2012
Pros: You work with incredibly smart people on cutting-edge technology.
It's relatively easy to ship. Not too much process.
Whatever you ship will likely impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people.
It's easy to switch teams so you can always focus on your passion.
Cons: Some of the managers aren't very good. I think we could do better at manager training.
Working with amazing people means that you may not stand out as much as you would at a less awesome company.
The culture can be uber aggressive. Some people take that to the point of being mean. Managers don't care if engineers are huge jerks, as long as they are good.
5.0
Fun, Rewarding and Inspiring
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
August 27, 2013
Pros: From day 1, you have the opportunity to have an impact, and the company as a whole is very open.
Cons: The food! Too much free food!!!
Not really a complaint.
5.0
Facebook is Awesome!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 13, 2012
Pros: Fun environment, super smart people, great food, and rewarding work!
Cons: There is a lot of code!
- 5.0Fun and RewardingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2012Pros: You work with incredibly smart people on cutting-edge technology. It's relatively easy to ship. Not too much process. Whatever you ship will likely impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people. It's easy to switch teams so you can always focus on your passion.Cons: Some of the managers aren't very good. I think we could do better at manager training. Working with amazing people means that you may not stand out as much as you would at a less awesome company. The culture can be uber aggressive. Some people take that to the point of being mean. Managers don't care if engineers are huge jerks, as long as they are good.
- 5.0Fun, Rewarding and InspiringSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesAugust 27, 2013Pros: From day 1, you have the opportunity to have an impact, and the company as a whole is very open.Cons: The food! Too much free food!!! Not really a complaint.
- 5.0Facebook is Awesome!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2012Pros: Fun environment, super smart people, great food, and rewarding work!Cons: There is a lot of code!
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