Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
January 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was good.
The interviewer was very helpful.
He told us about himself and what he does there.
He explained the questions in detail and gave ample time to think and solve the problems.
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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
3.0
Great compensation if you can cut it
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 25, 2016
Pros: Great benefits and compensation. Lots of different technologies to work on, with lots of opportunities for visibility and impact. It's a good place to learn and explore mobile, full stack, and backend infrastructure. A fun place to work when things are going well.
Cons: High stress, a lot of turnover. I've had a new manager every year. Some teams have a 24/7 work expectation. Highly competitive, and you are competing with lots of smart people. It seems very difficult to get a promotion, and junior people who don't rise fast enough are pushed out. For senior engineers, one bad project or not enough impact and it can be very difficult to course-correct.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
October 17, 2023
Pros: - Solid engineering culture
- Good work-life balance
- Good career progression
Cons: - Teams fight for scope
5.0
Exceptional Workplace Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
May 28, 2025
Pros: Great Place to work at
Cons: No Cons are applicable here.
- 3.0Great compensation if you can cut itSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 25, 2016Pros: Great benefits and compensation. Lots of different technologies to work on, with lots of opportunities for visibility and impact. It's a good place to learn and explore mobile, full stack, and backend infrastructure. A fun place to work when things are going well.Cons: High stress, a lot of turnover. I've had a new manager every year. Some teams have a 24/7 work expectation. Highly competitive, and you are competing with lots of smart people. It seems very difficult to get a promotion, and junior people who don't rise fast enough are pushed out. For senior engineers, one bad project or not enough impact and it can be very difficult to course-correct.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesOctober 17, 2023Pros: - Solid engineering culture - Good work-life balance - Good career progressionCons: - Teams fight for scope
- 5.0Exceptional Workplace ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMay 28, 2025Pros: Great Place to work atCons: No Cons are applicable here.
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