Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
I went through the initial phone screen at Meta and it was relatively expected.
I was asked two LeetCode medium-style questions. One I had seen before, but it was slightly altered.
I didn't do well on the first question, but the second one I got perfect with an optimal solution.
I didn't end up moving forward, however, which tells me you need to get both questions at least close to optimal.
Questions
They asked me a question about strings and one about binary trees.
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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
- 1.0It's a grindSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 18, 2025Pros: Money. Lots of money. Did I mention money?Cons: Being good at your job is not enough. In fact, writing bad code quickly that works is more highly valued than good code. You have to chase impact and promote yourself.
- 2.0Great if you're good at advertisingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 26, 2025Pros: Good pay, smart coworkers, and free food.Cons: The codebase is a mess, there's constant firefighting, and there are no tests. The rating is based on how well you sell yourself.
- 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.
Meta Interview Questions
