Process
The Hiring Manager was nice, and the process was not too long. After the first interview, you should prepare for the next one in advance, which will allow you to make good preparations. The overall process took about two months.
Questions
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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
Great pay and interesting work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 28, 2024
Pros: Lots of smart people and interesting work. Pay is high for the industry.
Cons: WLB can suffer depending on the team.
5.0
Rewarding Pace, Cutting-edge Tech
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
August 11, 2025
Pros: Comp, autonomy, cutting-edge technology.
Cons: Currently fast-paced and performance-based (a con if you want to coast).
4.0
Exciting Tech, Challenging Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 30, 2024
Pros: Great engineers, huge scale, exciting problem space.
Cons: Work life balance can be hard, performance reviews can be stressful
- 5.0Great pay and interesting workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 28, 2024Pros: Lots of smart people and interesting work. Pay is high for the industry.Cons: WLB can suffer depending on the team.
- 5.0Rewarding Pace, Cutting-edge TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesAugust 11, 2025Pros: Comp, autonomy, cutting-edge technology.Cons: Currently fast-paced and performance-based (a con if you want to coast).
- 4.0Exciting Tech, Challenging BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 30, 2024Pros: Great engineers, huge scale, exciting problem space.Cons: Work life balance can be hard, performance reviews can be stressful
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