Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
May 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The first technical phone interview consisted of a discussion of my resumé and then two algorithm questions to be solved on CoderPad.
The onsite interview at Menlo Park was 45 minutes of more discussion and two more algorithm questions.
It was a very quick and smooth process from the recruiter.
Questions
Data structures and algorithms
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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
I love the people here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
May 6, 2021
Pros: I enjoy working with people who have passion.
Cons: A lot of work to do.
3.0
Dream job turned into PIP factory
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
September 20, 2024
Pros: Smart colleagues, top pay, good cafeterias, and biking and hiking opportunities in the area.
Cons: Stress, stress, stress. Layoffs, PIPs, depressed colleagues.
4.0
Great Place to Push Yourself
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
October 6, 2025
Pros: - Work with the best
- Great place to grow
- Fast-paced promotion opportunities
- Great benefits
- Interesting problems
- Best FAANG?
Cons: - Stressful
- Culture can be cutthroat and deceitful.
- Values don't always align where you think they should.
- Culture has been said to have taken a downhill turn these past few years.
- The bar has been raised, and it seems like they look for a reason to let people go.
- 5.0I love the people hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMay 6, 2021Pros: I enjoy working with people who have passion.Cons: A lot of work to do.
- 3.0Dream job turned into PIP factorySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesSeptember 20, 2024Pros: Smart colleagues, top pay, good cafeterias, and biking and hiking opportunities in the area.Cons: Stress, stress, stress. Layoffs, PIPs, depressed colleagues.
- 4.0Great Place to Push YourselfSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesOctober 6, 2025Pros: - Work with the best - Great place to grow - Fast-paced promotion opportunities - Great benefits - Interesting problems - Best FAANG?Cons: - Stressful - Culture can be cutthroat and deceitful. - Values don't always align where you think they should. - Culture has been said to have taken a downhill turn these past few years. - The bar has been raised, and it seems like they look for a reason to let people go.
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