Process
A 45-minute phone screen interview.
The interviewer went through the resume and asked some behavioral questions, such as "Why Facebook?" and "What's your area of interest?"
Then, a technical question was asked.
In the end, I was allowed to ask a question about the team.
Questions
A string represents an equation, such as "x + 4 = 8 - x". Solve for x.
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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
Great Benefits, Tough Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
May 18, 2022
Pros: Greta benefits. The wellness reimbursement is really nice.
Cons: Work-life balance was tough.
5.0
Dream Scale Building Environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 14, 2012
Pros: If, like me, you are into building systems at a huge scale, this is a dream come true.
Super smart and nice colleagues make it a great environment.
All the awesome perks top it off.
Cons: You need to have self-discipline and not be disturbed by a very dynamic environment. Do sign up and go to the gym so you don't end up gaining 15 pounds from the amazing free food, including delicious desserts.
1.0
Work-life balance not good
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
January 30, 2021
Pros: Great coworkers and challenges to work on.
Cons: Work-life balance is not good.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Tough BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMay 18, 2022Pros: Greta benefits. The wellness reimbursement is really nice.Cons: Work-life balance was tough.
- 5.0Dream Scale Building EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2012Pros: If, like me, you are into building systems at a huge scale, this is a dream come true. Super smart and nice colleagues make it a great environment. All the awesome perks top it off.Cons: You need to have self-discipline and not be disturbed by a very dynamic environment. Do sign up and go to the gym so you don't end up gaining 15 pounds from the amazing free food, including delicious desserts.
- 1.0Work-life balance not goodSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesJanuary 30, 2021Pros: Great coworkers and challenges to work on.Cons: Work-life balance is not good.
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