Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
January 1, 2017
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I passed the first two rounds of phone interviews, then I went to their office for an onsite interview.
I thought that I could pass, but I received a rejection in the end.
Questions
They asked me a lot about my experience and dug really into what I did.
It seems like they asked me for a lot more detail about my previous experience than I remembered.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 22 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral45%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Meta Work Experiences
4.0
Good Pay, High Stress
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 5, 2020
Pros: Money is good. Good culture.
Cons: Stress is high, work-life balance.
4.0
Fine for remote worker
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 9, 2025
Pros: still offer remote position here
Cons: Too much workload for the pay.
5.0
Consistently Excellent Performance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 22, 2024
Pros: Good
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Good
Cons: Good
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- 4.0Good Pay, High StressSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2020Pros: Money is good. Good culture.Cons: Stress is high, work-life balance.
- 4.0Fine for remote workerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 9, 2025Pros: still offer remote position hereCons: Too much workload for the pay.
- 5.0Consistently Excellent PerformanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 22, 2024Pros: Good Good Good Good GoodCons: Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
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