Process
Got contacted by a recruiter and then set up a phone screen.
Questions
One technical question
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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
Open Culture, Ample Freedom
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
July 27, 2010
Pros: - Wonderful food
- A company culture encouraging absolute openness
- No red tape, in terms of work, resources, people
- Opportunities to get together with other employees to hack on what interests you
- Freedom to work from home and to come into work whenever
Cons: - Parking
- Neighboring houses dislike us.
- Terribly inefficient and a large number of emails.
- Too much 'The Son of Man' around the office.
4.0
Good Career Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Antonio, Texas, United States
May 2, 2023
Pros: Good pay, free food, and a lot of benefits.
Cons: Hectic work-life balance, long hours.
5.0
Facebook makes you feel like part of a family
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
May 22, 2015
Pros: - Co-workers care about your well-being.
- Helping others to achieve and excel is the norm.
Cons: People like working here too much, so many work long hours.
The company is getting bigger and bigger, making it easier to become less impactful or recognized.
- 5.0Open Culture, Ample FreedomSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJuly 27, 2010Pros: - Wonderful food - A company culture encouraging absolute openness - No red tape, in terms of work, resources, people - Opportunities to get together with other employees to hack on what interests you - Freedom to work from home and to come into work wheneverCons: - Parking - Neighboring houses dislike us. - Terribly inefficient and a large number of emails. - Too much 'The Son of Man' around the office.
- 4.0Good Career GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Antonio, Texas, United StatesMay 2, 2023Pros: Good pay, free food, and a lot of benefits.Cons: Hectic work-life balance, long hours.
- 5.0Facebook makes you feel like part of a familySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 22, 2015Pros: - Co-workers care about your well-being. - Helping others to achieve and excel is the norm.Cons: People like working here too much, so many work long hours. The company is getting bigger and bigger, making it easier to become less impactful or recognized.
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