Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
February 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview went smoothly, focusing on fundamental data structures and algorithms, particularly trees.
Surprisingly, no dynamic programming questions were posed, enhancing the overall positive experience.
Satisfied with the interview and the absence of complex problem-solving, it was a successful session.
Questions
When did you have difficulty working on a team?
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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
16%
Pass 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
Positive56%
Neutral26%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
A great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
May 29, 2019
Pros: You get appreciated for the work you put in (through feedback, bonuses, and promotions).
Relatively low level of BS.
Impact-driven company.
Cons: Work-life balance. A 6-month evaluation cycle pushes people to focus a lot on short-term impact.
5.0
Good Balance, Poor Direction
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 12, 2024
Pros: - Excellent work-life balance.
- Excellent benefits and compensation.
Cons: - Opaque management
- Constantly shifting company priorities
3.0
Good Perks, Poor Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 24, 2025
Pros: Good perks for the job.
Cons: Bad work-life balance.
No boundaries.
- 5.0A great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 29, 2019Pros: You get appreciated for the work you put in (through feedback, bonuses, and promotions). Relatively low level of BS. Impact-driven company.Cons: Work-life balance. A 6-month evaluation cycle pushes people to focus a lot on short-term impact.
- 5.0Good Balance, Poor DirectionSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 12, 2024Pros: - Excellent work-life balance. - Excellent benefits and compensation.Cons: - Opaque management - Constantly shifting company priorities
- 3.0Good Perks, Poor BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 24, 2025Pros: Good perks for the job.Cons: Bad work-life balance. No boundaries.
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