Process
I spoke with the recruiter by phone, and then with a software engineer for a technical screening.
- Reverse a linked list - Done.
- Reverse a linked list using recursion - I had to think a little bit, but it's done.
- Merge intervals - Done.
The next day, I received a rejection. I'm still confused as to why I was rejected.
Questions
The questions were pretty simple.
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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
3.0
Great Pay, Questionable Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 15, 2024
Pros: Top pay
Top Benefits
Resume
Cons: Workaholic culture
Kool-aid
Mediocre management
5.0
A fun place to work at
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
February 9, 2021
Pros: High salary, smart people, and cool product
Cons: Nothing I can think of.
3.0
Good Balance, Culture Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Burlingame, California, United States
May 2, 2025
Pros: Pay, work-life balance, career growth
Cons: Company culture, review cycle process
- 3.0Great Pay, Questionable CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 15, 2024Pros: Top pay Top Benefits ResumeCons: Workaholic culture Kool-aid Mediocre management
- 5.0A fun place to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesFebruary 9, 2021Pros: High salary, smart people, and cool productCons: Nothing I can think of.
- 3.0Good Balance, Culture IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBurlingame, California, United StatesMay 2, 2025Pros: Pay, work-life balance, career growthCons: Company culture, review cycle process
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