Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
February 27, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
A very thorough and meticulous process, probably one of the best interview experiences. They definitely go out of their way to make sure that you can do your very best and be as prepared as possible.
Questions
How do you handle ambiguity in projects?
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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
3.0
Good pay and benefits, but not very fulfilling work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 17, 2022
Pros: Good pay and benefits, flexible schedule, and lots of freedom.
Cons: Probably spent 5% of my time coding. The rest was spent in XFN reviews that should have been handled by PMs. iOS infra is pretty weak.
It's painfully slow to build anything, which is sort of to be expected but takes a toll on morale.
4.0
Great company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 12, 2014
Pros: Very positive atmosphere that challenges you, with good camaraderie between workers. Very competitive compensation and benefits.
Cons: Demanding job if you want to advance; it requires long hours.
4.0
High Pressure with Lots of Money
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 20, 2025
Pros: Money, Money, Money: More Money Than Google & Amazon
Cons: Too many layoffs.
Chaotic management from leadership.
- 3.0Good pay and benefits, but not very fulfilling workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 17, 2022Pros: Good pay and benefits, flexible schedule, and lots of freedom.Cons: Probably spent 5% of my time coding. The rest was spent in XFN reviews that should have been handled by PMs. iOS infra is pretty weak. It's painfully slow to build anything, which is sort of to be expected but takes a toll on morale.
- 4.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 12, 2014Pros: Very positive atmosphere that challenges you, with good camaraderie between workers. Very competitive compensation and benefits.Cons: Demanding job if you want to advance; it requires long hours.
- 4.0High Pressure with Lots of MoneySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 20, 2025Pros: Money, Money, Money: More Money Than Google & AmazonCons: Too many layoffs. Chaotic management from leadership.
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