Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
October 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Facebook recruiter contacted me on LinkedIn, requesting my resume.
I talked to the recruiter over the phone.
Was invited to an on-site interview.
During the interview, we talked about my prior experience.
They asked about my job experience at Facebook.
As part of the interview, I was asked to write a program on the whiteboard.
I was interviewed in a newly built, nice building in Menlo Park. Interestingly, there were a lot of empty cubicles, probably because people were working remotely.
A nice buffet with drinks and pastries was provided.
Questions
How much time are you coding?
Write a program to import/export a CSV file.
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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
Best company in my career so far, at least in 2017
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 4, 2021
Pros: Open, transparent, accessing all code, full-stack style development. Engineers make things happen. Great food. Tons of smart people.
Cons: Tons of smart and hard-working people. You need to dedicate yourself very much to survive.
5.0
No doubt, Facebook is the one most of us are seeking
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 4, 2012
Pros: They pay huge, but a better reason is the challenge one faces during work.
Cons: Most of the conditions are favorable.
5.0
Life-Changing Opportunity/Environment.
Really underrated in the Valley, IMO
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
March 30, 2017
Pros: There are an endless amount of pros about working at Facebook. If I were to pick one pro out of all of them, it's the people. Whatever you heard or read about Facebook really doesn't give the place enough credit. I'm not in HR/recruiting or even management, but I do see a common trend in everyone they bring on board. Everyone is smart, motivated, non-judgmental, and freakishly CARING. There are so many people with heart at FB.
To be honest, you can be one heck of a coder, but if you're selfish, I don't think you will get hired here. I've previously worked at Google and MSFT; FB blows both of them out of the water (maybe I'm a little biased). Other pros, of course, are:
* Free world-class food options all day long on the main campus cafeteria (MPK 20/21). This includes great snacks/drink options everywhere else as well.
* Fantastic PPO/HMO healthcare options. The premiums are very reasonable.
* Resources. They will give you everything you need so you can do an amazing job – period. Hardware, software, etc...
* Did I mention the people? :)
Cons: FB (especially MPK) is expanding very fast. Things get unorganized and chaotic. Communicating with colleagues in international branch offices can be tricky.
- 5.0Best company in my career so far, at least in 2017Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 4, 2021Pros: Open, transparent, accessing all code, full-stack style development. Engineers make things happen. Great food. Tons of smart people.Cons: Tons of smart and hard-working people. You need to dedicate yourself very much to survive.
- 5.0No doubt, Facebook is the one most of us are seekingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 4, 2012Pros: They pay huge, but a better reason is the challenge one faces during work.Cons: Most of the conditions are favorable.
- 5.0Life-Changing Opportunity/Environment. Really underrated in the Valley, IMOSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMarch 30, 2017Pros: There are an endless amount of pros about working at Facebook. If I were to pick one pro out of all of them, it's the people. Whatever you heard or read about Facebook really doesn't give the place enough credit. I'm not in HR/recruiting or even management, but I do see a common trend in everyone they bring on board. Everyone is smart, motivated, non-judgmental, and freakishly CARING. There are so many people with heart at FB. To be honest, you can be one heck of a coder, but if you're selfish, I don't think you will get hired here. I've previously worked at Google and MSFT; FB blows both of them out of the water (maybe I'm a little biased). Other pros, of course, are: * Free world-class food options all day long on the main campus cafeteria (MPK 20/21). This includes great snacks/drink options everywhere else as well. * Fantastic PPO/HMO healthcare options. The premiums are very reasonable. * Resources. They will give you everything you need so you can do an amazing job – period. Hardware, software, etc... * Did I mention the people? :)Cons: FB (especially MPK) is expanding very fast. Things get unorganized and chaotic. Communicating with colleagues in international branch offices can be tricky.
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