Process
A software engineer called me via Skype for the first technical interview. He first asked me about my Ph.D. research experience. I described my research topics to him in detail. Then, he asked one detailed question that he was not quite familiar with. This part went well, and then we moved on to coding questions. He asked me two coding questions.
Questions
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Merge two sorted arrays together.
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Given an m * n grid, and one is allowed to move up or right, find the number of paths between two grids.
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Meta's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Meta Work Experiences
- 4.0Positive Environment, Small ScopeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 27, 2022Pros: WLB Office Nice People FoodCons: Team scope is usually small.
- 5.0Great Culture, Stable FutureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 9, 2025Pros: Great culture and perks. Great management and company vision.Cons: There have been a lot of layoffs between 2022 and 2024.
- 5.0So far so goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2012Pros: Awesome environment Awesome co-workers Awesome food Awesome perks Awesome projectsCons: Too many smart people that makes me feel dumb. Stock price not looking good. Already IPO.
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