Process
The process began through email communication with the recruiter.
After the initial screening with the recruiter was completed, I was able to talk with the hiring manager.
This was followed by a more in-depth technical interview process.
Questions
What was the most interesting project you've worked on?
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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
Work-life balance is getting worse
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 29, 2023
Pros: Good pay, good benefits, great people.
Cons: Management doesn't always seem to know what they are doing.
3.0
Impossible to join any team as a bootcamper
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
May 18, 2023
Pros: Salary, total compensation, food, and benefits are attractive.
Cons: Joined as an unallocated SWE bootcamper. Due to the re-org, it is impossible to join any team.
Eventually, you get impacted by recent waves of layoffs.
5.0
I love working here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
March 28, 2021
Pros: Gives exposure and a say in management decisions, even if you are a software engineer.
Cons: Not so great work-life balance.
- 5.0Work-life balance is getting worseSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 29, 2023Pros: Good pay, good benefits, great people.Cons: Management doesn't always seem to know what they are doing.
- 3.0Impossible to join any team as a bootcamperSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 18, 2023Pros: Salary, total compensation, food, and benefits are attractive.Cons: Joined as an unallocated SWE bootcamper. Due to the re-org, it is impossible to join any team. Eventually, you get impacted by recent waves of layoffs.
- 5.0I love working hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMarch 28, 2021Pros: Gives exposure and a say in management decisions, even if you are a software engineer.Cons: Not so great work-life balance.
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