Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks.
The interview wasn’t easy, but it also wasn’t impossible. I didn’t pass the technical round, but the question I was asked was from the Meta top 200 questions on LeetCode, so it was definitely fair game. If you prepare well with those types of problems, you should have a solid chance. Overall, the process seemed reasonable and aligned with the preparation materials that are commonly recommended.
Questions
LeetCode from the top 200 of the Meta section.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 150 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Meta Work Experiences
- 5.0Impactful Role, Great EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 27, 2012Pros: Great place to work for.Cons: It's a big company, so although teams are very lightweight and agile, it can never have the same level of impact as a startup would. However, the leverage you get by the user/employee ratio more than makes up for this.
- 5.0Enjoyed working hereSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 4, 2023Pros: - Smart people. - My last manager was great. - Mobility.Cons: Attack on free speech
- 4.0Good Pay, Little InteractionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 10, 2025Pros: Not long hours and good pay.Cons: There was not very much social interaction.
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