Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
October 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Typical phone screen.
An interviewer asked two questions, and I'm using Python.
The questions are similar to those found on LeetCode. The interviewer did not ask to execute the code.
Questions
Two SUM and building sinking.
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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
An opportunity like no other
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
March 27, 2012
Pros: Never in my life will I be able to work for a company that has the global impact that Facebook has. Every day, I'm building things that will bring the world together. Facebook pushes me to keep expanding the boundaries of what can be done and makes me incredibly proud of the things I've accomplished.
Cons: Facebook is a way of life, and once you drink the Kool-Aid, it's hard to remember there is an actual world out there. My advice is: Get a hobby (you're compensated enough to pretty much choose anything) and make sure you spend some time off of Facebook and work emails.
4.0
Good company, difficult time
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
March 16, 2023
Pros: Compensation & perks
Autonomy
Work on cool things
Cons: - Stress
- PSC
- Current downturn & layoffs
4.0
Smart Team, Poor Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
December 23, 2024
Pros: Smart and hardworking people to work with.
Cons: Bad work-life balance and peer pressure.
- 5.0An opportunity like no otherSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMarch 27, 2012Pros: Never in my life will I be able to work for a company that has the global impact that Facebook has. Every day, I'm building things that will bring the world together. Facebook pushes me to keep expanding the boundaries of what can be done and makes me incredibly proud of the things I've accomplished.Cons: Facebook is a way of life, and once you drink the Kool-Aid, it's hard to remember there is an actual world out there. My advice is: Get a hobby (you're compensated enough to pretty much choose anything) and make sure you spend some time off of Facebook and work emails.
- 4.0Good company, difficult timeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMarch 16, 2023Pros: Compensation & perks Autonomy Work on cool thingsCons: - Stress - PSC - Current downturn & layoffs
- 4.0Smart Team, Poor BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesDecember 23, 2024Pros: Smart and hardworking people to work with.Cons: Bad work-life balance and peer pressure.
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