Process
A recruiter reached out for a phone screen. This was followed by a coding challenge, then a phone interview, and finally an on-site interview. The on-site consisted of:
- Two programming interviews
- One system design interview
- One behavioral interview
Questions
Typical LC Medium problems and 1 hard.
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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
Challenging But Rewarding Role
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
April 25, 2021
Pros: Great company team selection process
Cons: A lot of work, stressful sometimes.
3.0
Good internal tools, bad review system
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
August 25, 2025
Pros: • Great salary and perks
• Helpful internal tools
Cons: Many people are gaming the review system.
3.0
Good pay, but a harsh environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 24, 2023
Pros: Good pay, great benefits. Also, at Meta, you get the opportunity for personal and professional growth due to being surrounded by highly skilled and motivated individuals.
Cons: Anxiety-Inducing Reviews:
The review system at Meta causes a significant amount of anxiety among us due to a "sink or swim" environment.
- 5.0Challenging But Rewarding RoleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelApril 25, 2021Pros: Great company team selection processCons: A lot of work, stressful sometimes.
- 3.0Good internal tools, bad review systemSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesAugust 25, 2025Pros: • Great salary and perks • Helpful internal toolsCons: Many people are gaming the review system.
- 3.0Good pay, but a harsh environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 24, 2023Pros: Good pay, great benefits. Also, at Meta, you get the opportunity for personal and professional growth due to being surrounded by highly skilled and motivated individuals.Cons: Anxiety-Inducing Reviews: The review system at Meta causes a significant amount of anxiety among us due to a "sink or swim" environment.
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