Process
Screening call followed by a coding test, then several rounds of interviews.
First, an interview with current members of the team I'd be working with, then with a board including supervisors.
Questions
What do you think is the most interesting and important development in AI at this moment?
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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
I'm very glad I work here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 3, 2010
Pros: I'm very happy working at Facebook.
* Other employees are very friendly and supportive.
* Facebook is more meritocratic than other tech companies I've worked for.
* The other people working here are very smart.
* Facebook gives engineers more responsibility than other places I've been.
Cons: Sometimes Facebook is unpopular in some circles due to privacy criticisms. Facebook sometimes emphasizes speed over engineering quality.
3.0
Top performers got paid well
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 21, 2024
Pros: Good pay
Interesting projects
High impacts
Cons: Bad WBL
Rat racing for scopes
Hypocritical leadership (ass-licker bosses)
1.0
Disappointed about the company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
February 27, 2023
Pros: Free food and company benefits.
Cons: Layoff, low stock price, work-life balance is a mess.
- 5.0I'm very glad I work hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 3, 2010Pros: I'm very happy working at Facebook. * Other employees are very friendly and supportive. * Facebook is more meritocratic than other tech companies I've worked for. * The other people working here are very smart. * Facebook gives engineers more responsibility than other places I've been.Cons: Sometimes Facebook is unpopular in some circles due to privacy criticisms. Facebook sometimes emphasizes speed over engineering quality.
- 3.0Top performers got paid wellSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 21, 2024Pros: Good pay Interesting projects High impactsCons: Bad WBL Rat racing for scopes Hypocritical leadership (ass-licker bosses)
- 1.0Disappointed about the companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesFebruary 27, 2023Pros: Free food and company benefits.Cons: Layoff, low stock price, work-life balance is a mess.
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