Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
January 29, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I got through five rounds of interviews. The interviewers were very likable and nice. Overall, it was a great journey, but I didn't get the offer. I recommend everyone at least try some LeetCode.
Questions
The process included the following tasks:
- Design a web scale highly parallel web crawler.
- Coding challenge on site: they asked me to write a minesweeper game.
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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
4.0
First job out of college
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 3, 2022
Pros: Good pay, benefits, health insurance, and free food.
Cons: Branding of the company and stock price
3.0
N/A
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 10, 2021
Pros: It is not applicable. No comment.
Cons: There are no downsides in working for its employer.
5.0
Flexible Work, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 5, 2024
Pros: - WFH flexibility
- Healthcare
Cons: - Long hours
- Red tape
- 4.0First job out of collegeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 3, 2022Pros: Good pay, benefits, health insurance, and free food.Cons: Branding of the company and stock price
- 3.0N/ASoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 10, 2021Pros: It is not applicable. No comment.Cons: There are no downsides in working for its employer.
- 5.0Flexible Work, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 5, 2024Pros: - WFH flexibility - HealthcareCons: - Long hours - Red tape
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