Process
First, a phone interview. They will ask questions about your resume and your interested position.
Then, you have to answer two algorithm questions.
After that, you will go to an onsite interview. There will be algorithm questions and design questions.
Questions
Merge the two linked lists.
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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
Junior software engineer
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 19, 2022
Pros: Bottoms-up, decentralized culture, where engineers can switch teams easily, find and pitch projects, and cultivate their own scope.
Cons: Hard to switch roles; bad work-life balance.
3.0
It used to be better
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 28, 2024
Pros: Amazing payment, brilliant teammates, and outstanding perks.
Cons: Depending on your team, you can be really stressed out.
5.0
Engineer at Meta
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 28, 2025
Pros: Very great place to work. People are well treated. Pay is high and stock is full of potential. Food and benefits are great.
Cons: Work is hard, and there are many hard tasks.
- 4.0Junior software engineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 19, 2022Pros: Bottoms-up, decentralized culture, where engineers can switch teams easily, find and pitch projects, and cultivate their own scope.Cons: Hard to switch roles; bad work-life balance.
- 3.0It used to be betterSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 28, 2024Pros: Amazing payment, brilliant teammates, and outstanding perks.Cons: Depending on your team, you can be really stressed out.
- 5.0Engineer at MetaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 28, 2025Pros: Very great place to work. People are well treated. Pay is high and stock is full of potential. Food and benefits are great.Cons: Work is hard, and there are many hard tasks.
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