Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
March 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I did some phone stuff, then had an on-campus interview. It went well. They asked LeetCode questions (easy, medium, but I would encourage practicing a bit of hard). Otherwise, it was organized, and I wouldn't have it any different.
Questions
Leetcode Medium
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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
Excellent Compensation, Shifting Vibe
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
February 24, 2024
Pros: Typical FANG pros: compensation, work-life balance, etc.
Cons: Recent vibe shift, but leadership generally good.
4.0
Smart Colleagues, Good Balance, Politics
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
July 14, 2023
Pros: Smart people, good WLB, interesting problems.
Cons: It can get pretty political at times.
4.0
Good Benefits, Pace, Some Boredom
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 12, 2025
Pros: Good benefits. I don't think there are as many politics as other companies. They move fast.
Cons: Work could be more interesting.
- 5.0Excellent Compensation, Shifting VibeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesFebruary 24, 2024Pros: Typical FANG pros: compensation, work-life balance, etc.Cons: Recent vibe shift, but leadership generally good.
- 4.0Smart Colleagues, Good Balance, PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJuly 14, 2023Pros: Smart people, good WLB, interesting problems.Cons: It can get pretty political at times.
- 4.0Good Benefits, Pace, Some BoredomSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 12, 2025Pros: Good benefits. I don't think there are as many politics as other companies. They move fast.Cons: Work could be more interesting.
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