Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
November 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process overall is smooth. The interviewer is professional and punctual.
Because it is a tech interview, he didn't ask any "bqs" but focused on the tech side. He was patient and intelligent with me and had clear demands for code quality.
Questions
What is your proudest project?
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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
2.0
Engaging Projects, Stressful Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 31, 2025
Pros: Interesting programming projects were good.
Cons: The work culture was too busy.
5.0
Fast Paced, Great Benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 12, 2021
Pros: Fast-paced work with great benefits.
Cons: Work-life balance isn't always great.
5.0
Great Pay, Flexible Hours
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 5, 2023
Pros: Good pay and work 20 hours a week.
Cons: Downsides that come with a big company, like company politics.
- 2.0Engaging Projects, Stressful CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 31, 2025Pros: Interesting programming projects were good.Cons: The work culture was too busy.
- 5.0Fast Paced, Great BenefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 12, 2021Pros: Fast-paced work with great benefits.Cons: Work-life balance isn't always great.
- 5.0Great Pay, Flexible HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 5, 2023Pros: Good pay and work 20 hours a week.Cons: Downsides that come with a big company, like company politics.
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