Process
I was referred by a schoolmate and secured a phone interview. Unfortunately, I failed the first round. The interviewer asked no questions about my resume, only presenting two coding problems.
The first problem was easy. I proposed a min-heap solution, and the recruiter immediately moved to the next question. I struggled with the second problem, which ultimately led to my failure.
Questions
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Given 1 billion numbers, find the 100 largest numbers.
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Prefix notation: + * 1 2 3 = 5.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1,861 interview experiences for the Meta Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
- 5.0Great benefits and cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesOctober 10, 2021Pros: Intentional focus on people developmentCons: Decentralized decision-making can be slow.
- 5.0A very good company!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 1, 2025Pros: High pay, good culture, helpful teammates, and easy-to-use tools.Cons: Long commute, cafe not open at night.
- 1.0Salary for MetaSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesSeptember 16, 2025Pros: Many money and stocks go up.Cons: Many grind, and it's not fun.
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