Process
I was referred by my friend.
I interviewed at Facebook in Oct 2016.
The question was not difficult, but I did not give an optimal answer in the first place.
Rather than starting to code right after the question was given, I spent some time explaining how my idea would work and simulating the process.
I thought more communication would be more important than just coding, but it turned out not to be.
I would suggest no or little communication with a coding show for the interview.
Questions
Serialize and deserialize BST.
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Meta Work Experiences
- 1.0Very bad experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2025Pros: Compensation is good, but that's the only thing.Cons: 24-7 work, 24-7 work, 24-7 work.
- 5.0Positive Environment, Little WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesFebruary 17, 2024Pros: Great working environment and great people.Cons: Nothing to do and just talking to people.
- 5.0Best company everSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 16, 2012Pros: Facebook has the most open culture of any company I've worked at. Smart people (I know people say that about other large companies, but the caliber of Facebook is MUCH higher). Great food ;) Best place to work, bar none.Cons: Freedom is given to the individual, which is great when the individuals have vision (which is orthogonal to talent), and not so great when they are doing random things.
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