Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
Process
The interview process included a phone screening, an onsite interview, and a final manager interview. Lunch was provided.
The phone interview question was quite difficult.
They did not inquire about current salary until the end of the process.
When the offer was extended, it was not as expected.
Questions
How to implement a function to check whether there is a path for a string in a matrix of characters?
The movement is to the left, right, up, and down in a matrix, and a cell can be used for one movement.
The path can start from any entry in the matrix.
If a cell is occupied by a character of a string on the path, it cannot be occupied by another character again.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in Menlo Park, California.
Meta Work Experiences
- 5.0Great company, great peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2016Pros: Facebook is an amazing company with lots of opportunities. Behind the free food and great perks, you'll find knowledgeable colleagues and inspiring human beings. The "move fast" motto is tuning down progressively for "stable infra" in infrastructure.Cons: Maintaining a work-life balance is difficult. The codebase is still messy in some parts, and it can be frustrating when documentation and owners are nowhere to be found.
- 5.0Generous Perks, Intense CompetitionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesDecember 30, 2024Pros: All meals covered, gym, $2k/year wellness benefit.Cons: Intense performance management with a lot of competition.
- 5.0A wild ride so far, and all goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 29, 2012Pros: Surrounded by smart people. Very comfortable in terms of food options, environment, exercise options, local amenities, support for being able to excel, and encouragement to grow. Working from home is allowed in moderation.Cons: Hard to find any. The commute is a pain when I have to drive, but free shuttles and free Caltrain with 3G/4G cards mean I have alternatives that allow me to be productive instead of twiddling my thumbs in traffic.
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