Process
The first phone screen was with a general recruiter.
The second phone screen was with a front-end team recruiter.
Next was a coding interview. I was given two coding questions, but I could only solve the second one.
Questions
Given a string of integers, find the next numerical permutation.
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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 to work at
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
May 26, 2015
Pros: Great company to work at.
I was in an amazing team and I liked to be surrounded by smart people.
The culture is awesome, and everything at Facebook is made to make your life easier.
Cons: I live in SF, and the commute kills it every day.
3.0
A sinking giant ship
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
August 14, 2025
Pros: Working with smart people, a good salary, with good benefits, and 3D RTO.
Cons: Not employee-friendly, with a merciless and high-pressure work environment, poor work–life balance, and widespread burnout.
The culture is PSC-driven and short-term focused, often leaving the impression that decisions aren’t made in the best interest of long-term success.
3.0
Decent place, depending on the team
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
December 17, 2024
Pros: My team was good, some were toxic.
Cons: Long hours and high pressure.
- 5.0Great to work atSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMay 26, 2015Pros: Great company to work at. I was in an amazing team and I liked to be surrounded by smart people. The culture is awesome, and everything at Facebook is made to make your life easier.Cons: I live in SF, and the commute kills it every day.
- 3.0A sinking giant shipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: Working with smart people, a good salary, with good benefits, and 3D RTO.Cons: Not employee-friendly, with a merciless and high-pressure work environment, poor work–life balance, and widespread burnout. The culture is PSC-driven and short-term focused, often leaving the impression that decisions aren’t made in the best interest of long-term success.
- 3.0Decent place, depending on the teamSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesDecember 17, 2024Pros: My team was good, some were toxic.Cons: Long hours and high pressure.
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