Process
I applied online through a friend referral.
After two phone interviews, I was invited for an onsite interview with five interviews:
- Two coding
- One behavioral
- One system design
- One ML design
Questions
NDA signed.
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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
14%
Pass 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
Positive54%
Neutral30%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to be in
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 18, 2020
Pros: - Open culture with a focus on impact.
- Company focus on making communications better.
- Solid infrastructure.
Cons: - You need to be proactive and learn fast.
2.0
Great pay overshadowed by toxic culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, CA
May 26, 2026
Pros: "Money, money, money" — Mr. Krabs
Cons: There was a toxic culture of self-serving individuals.
4.0
Rewarding Culture, Intense Pace
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 31, 2025
Pros: Good pay, great people, and culture.
Cons: Intense, competitive, demanding and unstable
- 5.0Great place to be inSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 18, 2020Pros: - Open culture with a focus on impact. - Company focus on making communications better. - Solid infrastructure.Cons: - You need to be proactive and learn fast.
- 2.0Great pay overshadowed by toxic cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, CAMay 26, 2026Pros: "Money, money, money" — Mr. KrabsCons: There was a toxic culture of self-serving individuals.
- 4.0Rewarding Culture, Intense PaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 31, 2025Pros: Good pay, great people, and culture.Cons: Intense, competitive, demanding and unstable
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