Software Engineer New Grad Interview Experience - Menlo Park, California
November 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two technical interviews and one behavioral interview.
Was asked good technical questions from the tagged list. The behavioral interview was in-depth and had many follow-ups.
HR was very friendly and easy to interact with.
Questions
Identify a valid palindrome in linear time.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer New Grad role in Menlo Park, California.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in Menlo Park, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive76%
Neutral24%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in Menlo Park, California.
Meta Work Experiences
4.0
Former intern turned full-time employee
Software Engineer New Grad • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 30, 2022
Pros: A large company with lots of different opportunities and benefits.
Cons: I was laid off during my training period.
5.0
Meta 2021 - 2023
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: - Easy to switch teams.
- Relatively clear and transparent perf evaluation and growth path.
- Eng heavy and data driven culture; less top-down.
- Strong ownerships.
- Flexible working hours.
Cons: Sometimes it's too data-driven and lacks direction, driven by product strategy and user research understanding.
4.0
Great pay, super high bar
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 12, 2025
Pros: Great pay, benefits, and engineering staff.
Cons: A highly competitive environment at times can breed hostility.
- 4.0Former intern turned full-time employeeSoftware Engineer New Grad • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 30, 2022Pros: A large company with lots of different opportunities and benefits.Cons: I was laid off during my training period.
- 5.0Meta 2021 - 2023Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: - Easy to switch teams. - Relatively clear and transparent perf evaluation and growth path. - Eng heavy and data driven culture; less top-down. - Strong ownerships. - Flexible working hours.Cons: Sometimes it's too data-driven and lacks direction, driven by product strategy and user research understanding.
- 4.0Great pay, super high barEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 12, 2025Pros: Great pay, benefits, and engineering staff.Cons: A highly competitive environment at times can breed hostility.
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