Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
August 1, 2013
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Process was extremely straightforward and everyone I dealt with was very friendly. I did a phone screen and then was flown to HQ to meet with engineers to have my skills tested.
Questions
Various programming questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 78 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral36%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Highly Recommended Company Experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 12, 2021
Pros: Everybody wants to work for this company.
Cons: Actually, I don't want to respond to this question.
5.0
Positive Environment, Underpaid
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 8, 2025
Pros: Very nice work place environment.
Cons: Not enough pay for work.
5.0
I'm very glad I work here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 3, 2010
Pros: I'm very happy working at Facebook.
* Other employees are very friendly and supportive.
* Facebook is more meritocratic than other tech companies I've worked for.
* The other people working here are very smart.
* Facebook gives engineers more responsibility than other places I've been.
Cons: Sometimes Facebook is unpopular in some circles due to privacy criticisms. Facebook sometimes emphasizes speed over engineering quality.
- 5.0Highly Recommended Company ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 12, 2021Pros: Everybody wants to work for this company.Cons: Actually, I don't want to respond to this question.
- 5.0Positive Environment, UnderpaidSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2025Pros: Very nice work place environment.Cons: Not enough pay for work.
- 5.0I'm very glad I work hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 3, 2010Pros: I'm very happy working at Facebook. * Other employees are very friendly and supportive. * Facebook is more meritocratic than other tech companies I've worked for. * The other people working here are very smart. * Facebook gives engineers more responsibility than other places I've been.Cons: Sometimes Facebook is unpopular in some circles due to privacy criticisms. Facebook sometimes emphasizes speed over engineering quality.
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