Process
This interview was a phone screen that included a technical question. It wasn't too hard and lasted about an hour.
They only asked me one question, and I think I solved it, but probably not fast enough.
Questions
A standard LeetCode question, like a variation on 3Sum.
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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
Good Pay, Poor Work-life
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
February 3, 2025
Pros: Compensation is probably one of the best you can get in the tech industry.
Lots of knowledge sharing due to the open culture.
Cons: WLB is not great.
Too much office politics.
4.0
Less good than before
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 8, 2022
Pros: Still good compensation
Good eng culture
Focus on impact
Cons: Bad work-life balance.
Frequent reorgs; leaderships have no long-term vision.
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.
- 3.0Good Pay, Poor Work-lifeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 3, 2025Pros: Compensation is probably one of the best you can get in the tech industry. Lots of knowledge sharing due to the open culture.Cons: WLB is not great. Too much office politics.
- 4.0Less good than beforeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 8, 2022Pros: Still good compensation Good eng culture Focus on impactCons: Bad work-life balance. Frequent reorgs; leaderships have no long-term vision.
- 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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