Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
December 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process took about a month and included a LeetCode-style problem.
The recruiter was excellent—very communicative and supportive throughout. It was clear they genuinely wanted candidates to succeed and were there to help at every step.
Questions
Basic calculator
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 80 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral31%
Negative23%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
A good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 22, 2023
Pros: Nice benefits and salaries, free food.
Cons: Work-life balance, layoffs.
1.0
A soul-sucking company sucks the soul
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 30, 2025
Pros: Snacks are free and the checks clear. It's a good stepping stone.
Cons: The right-wing political kowtowing from the CEO has led to incredible dismay and a completely regressive mission.
3.0
No Work-Life Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 28, 2021
Pros: Freedom to do whatever you want.
Cons: Too much work. No personal time.
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 22, 2023Pros: Nice benefits and salaries, free food.Cons: Work-life balance, layoffs.
- 1.0A soul-sucking company sucks the soulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 30, 2025Pros: Snacks are free and the checks clear. It's a good stepping stone.Cons: The right-wing political kowtowing from the CEO has led to incredible dismay and a completely regressive mission.
- 3.0No Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 28, 2021Pros: Freedom to do whatever you want.Cons: Too much work. No personal time.
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