Process
Call with recruiter.
Phone screening two weeks later.
Onsite one week later.
Asked typical LeetCode (LC) questions of medium difficulty.
Recommend studying data structures and algorithms. Any resource will do; it’s important to find the right level of instruction for you.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
Walk me through your resume.
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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
4.0
High Growth, High Effort
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
August 28, 2024
Pros: Lots of growth opportunity, fast promo if capable.
Cons: Lots of work, competitive people.
1.0
Horrible company with no direction
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
June 20, 2025
Pros: Money is okay, and benefits are okay.
Cons: Horrible company with no direction and the worst culture.
3.0
Good Pay, Smart Team, Mixed Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 14, 2021
Pros: Smart coworkers, good pay, perks.
Cons: Subjective performance ratings, lots of work, and high expectations. The experience totally depends on the team and your manager, though.
- 4.0High Growth, High EffortSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesAugust 28, 2024Pros: Lots of growth opportunity, fast promo if capable.Cons: Lots of work, competitive people.
- 1.0Horrible company with no directionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJune 20, 2025Pros: Money is okay, and benefits are okay.Cons: Horrible company with no direction and the worst culture.
- 3.0Good Pay, Smart Team, Mixed ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 14, 2021Pros: Smart coworkers, good pay, perks.Cons: Subjective performance ratings, lots of work, and high expectations. The experience totally depends on the team and your manager, though.
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