Process
The interview consisted of:
- A simple, "about you" section that was straight to the point and lasted 15 minutes.
- A 30-minute coding question on CoderPad.
- About 5-10 minutes at the end to ask the interviewer questions.
They mainly wanted to see that you can program.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
Write code to check if a BST is valid or not.
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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
3.0
Builds Tools, Limited Say
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
April 4, 2019
Pros: Able to touch a lot of the tech stack and actually build new tools instead of just fixing bugs.
Cons: As a contractor, we don't have a lot of say and benefits.
1.0
Great Perks, High Competition
Software Engineer • Former Employee
March 4, 2024
Pros: Salary is good, perks are excellent.
Cons: Working there is like playing The Hunger Games.
5.0
Top Talent, Growth, Good Compensation
Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 25, 2022
Pros: Brand name
Compensation
Growth opportunity
Too-notch people
Cons: Work-life balance
Perf review cycle
- 3.0Builds Tools, Limited SaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesApril 4, 2019Pros: Able to touch a lot of the tech stack and actually build new tools instead of just fixing bugs.Cons: As a contractor, we don't have a lot of say and benefits.
- 1.0Great Perks, High CompetitionSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 4, 2024Pros: Salary is good, perks are excellent.Cons: Working there is like playing The Hunger Games.
- 5.0Top Talent, Growth, Good CompensationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 25, 2022Pros: Brand name Compensation Growth opportunity Too-notch peopleCons: Work-life balance Perf review cycle
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