Process
Applied through an employee referral and had a phone interview.
Asked problems and had to walk through how you would solve them.
Asked questions on dynamic programming and data structures.
Questions
How will you add value to Meta?
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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
The best place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 27, 2022
Pros: Stress-free & friendly environment, better opportunities to learn.
Cons: Didn't get any yet. Let's see.
5.0
Positive Environment, Underpaid
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 8, 2025
Pros: Very nice work place environment.
Cons: Not enough pay for work.
5.0
Great company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
June 15, 2015
Pros: A lot of smart people to work with.
Planet-scale projects.
Less meetings/planning than in other big companies.
Great benefits and perks: free food, laundry/dry cleaning.
Great pay.
Cons: - Commuting by car to the new Seattle office from Eastside would require going through Mercer Street.
- Open-space floor plan.
- May gain weight due to free food.
- 5.0The best place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 27, 2022Pros: Stress-free & friendly environment, better opportunities to learn.Cons: Didn't get any yet. Let's see.
- 5.0Positive Environment, UnderpaidSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2025Pros: Very nice work place environment.Cons: Not enough pay for work.
- 5.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 15, 2015Pros: A lot of smart people to work with. Planet-scale projects. Less meetings/planning than in other big companies. Great benefits and perks: free food, laundry/dry cleaning. Great pay.Cons: - Commuting by car to the new Seattle office from Eastside would require going through Mercer Street. - Open-space floor plan. - May gain weight due to free food.
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