Process
I spoke to a recruiter and was then sent straight to a final "on-site" interview. This interview consisted of five rounds in one day. However, it was then cancelled due to a hiring freeze in 2022.
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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
What a joy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
September 4, 2012
Pros: Even as an intern, you have great responsibilities.
You work with really smart and cool people.
You have the liberty to decide how, when, and where you'll work.
Your opinion matters.
You do stuff that has an impact on almost a billion people.
There is delicious food.
You get the coolest perks and benefits you could want to have.
Cons: In a "move fast" culture, it's not so easy to get involved if you're not proactive.
1.0
na
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
December 3, 2024
Pros: Best company for career advancement?
Cons: Not that good work-life balance.
5.0
Smart people and good benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 9, 2025
Pros: Salary and benefits, and working with smart people.
Cons: Fast-paced work environment that requires fast execution and ownership.
- 5.0What a joySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesSeptember 4, 2012Pros: Even as an intern, you have great responsibilities. You work with really smart and cool people. You have the liberty to decide how, when, and where you'll work. Your opinion matters. You do stuff that has an impact on almost a billion people. There is delicious food. You get the coolest perks and benefits you could want to have.Cons: In a "move fast" culture, it's not so easy to get involved if you're not proactive.
- 1.0naSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesDecember 3, 2024Pros: Best company for career advancement?Cons: Not that good work-life balance.
- 5.0Smart people and good benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 9, 2025Pros: Salary and benefits, and working with smart people.Cons: Fast-paced work environment that requires fast execution and ownership.
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