Process
The interview lasted 60 minutes. First, he introduced where he was working and then asked for more details about the projects on my resume. Then, he posed a technical question. I first discussed the solution with him and wrote it in C++. Afterward, I asked some questions, such as about the daily responsibilities of the position.
Questions
Given a path in a Unix file system, simplify it.
For example: /a/b/./ -> /a/b
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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
Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
- 5.0Smart Colleagues, Good PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 9, 2025Pros: Smart coworkers and decent pay.Cons: Sometimes the projects can be boring.
- 5.0Excellent Culture, High CostSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesOctober 16, 2019Pros: - Great benefits - Excellent cultureCons: - High housing prices in the area
- 4.0Overall Good CompanySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMarch 21, 2021Pros: Good food. Good quality workers.Cons: Slow. Could move a bit faster.
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