Process
I emailed a recruiter my resume, stating that I would like to intern at Facebook over the summer.
I received a call back in about a week.
She asked me, "Why Facebook?" and to describe one of my favorite projects.
After about 15 minutes, she said she would move me on to the next round of interviews.
Questions
Why Facebook
Describe previous projects
What would be a perfect internship?
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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
Ideal Grad Training, Timezone Challenges
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 10, 2016
Pros: Excellent company for university graduates. Working with the best in the industry, who are always willing to help.
Cons: Working across timezones can be difficult for work-life balance.
4.0
Kind Guide, Rushed Solutions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Somerset, New Jersey, United States
June 2, 2018
Pros: Kind engineer and good guide to solve problems.
Cons: Too short a time to think and solve the problem.
4.0
Great TC and benefits, poor WLB
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
August 27, 2025
Pros: Great TC.
Great benefits.
Independence.
Cons: Poor work-life balance.
Most organizations are politicized.
- 5.0Ideal Grad Training, Timezone ChallengesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 10, 2016Pros: Excellent company for university graduates. Working with the best in the industry, who are always willing to help.Cons: Working across timezones can be difficult for work-life balance.
- 4.0Kind Guide, Rushed SolutionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSomerset, New Jersey, United StatesJune 2, 2018Pros: Kind engineer and good guide to solve problems.Cons: Too short a time to think and solve the problem.
- 4.0Great TC and benefits, poor WLBSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesAugust 27, 2025Pros: Great TC. Great benefits. Independence.Cons: Poor work-life balance. Most organizations are politicized.
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