Software Engineer Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
October 5, 2017
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Had a phone interview. I presented the most optimal solution to the algorithms problem, refactored the code, and asked insightful questions about working at Facebook. I also inquired about engineering practices mentioned on their blog. Unfortunately, I received a rejection the following day.
Questions
Medium-to-hard LeetCode questions
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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 Benefits, Minor Scare
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
May 25, 2024
Pros: Free food.
Flexible PTO.
Great benefits.
Cons: Layoff scare. Nothing else to say.
5.0
Relatively New Engineer Perspective
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
February 8, 2017
Pros: So many smart people who are super humble and easy to interact with. Facebook keeps titles and ranks hidden, so the company feels very flat. Perks are incredible; they really care about their employees.
Cons: The company has grown a lot; it feels maybe less tight-knit than in the old days.
5.0
Good company and good pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
February 25, 2024
Pros: Move fast so there is fast promotion.
Cons: Work-life balance is not quite good.
- 5.0Excellent Benefits, Minor ScareSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMay 25, 2024Pros: Free food. Flexible PTO. Great benefits.Cons: Layoff scare. Nothing else to say.
- 5.0Relatively New Engineer PerspectiveSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesFebruary 8, 2017Pros: So many smart people who are super humble and easy to interact with. Facebook keeps titles and ranks hidden, so the company feels very flat. Perks are incredible; they really care about their employees.Cons: The company has grown a lot; it feels maybe less tight-knit than in the old days.
- 5.0Good company and good paySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2024Pros: Move fast so there is fast promotion.Cons: Work-life balance is not quite good.
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