Process
I was local to the Facebook offer, so they conducted the initial screens in person.
The first screen did not go very well, but it went well enough to earn me a second chance (as opposed to a full interview).
The second screen went better, and I was invited back for a full day of interviews. They were able to rush the process since I had other offers.
The full-day interview consisted of four interviews:
- One system design question
- One manager interview ("Tell me about a time...")
- Two algorithm questions
Everyone was welcoming and enthusiastic, which made the stressful process easier.
I received a call from the recruiter about four days later, informing me they were not moving forward with an offer. This was a bit disappointing, and it wasn't entirely clear why, as I thought the interviews had gone well. I was interviewing for a smaller office, so perhaps that made a difference.
Questions
1 system design question
1 manager interview ("Tell me about a time...")
2 algorithms questions
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Meta Work Experiences
- 1.0Acceptable, But UnremarkableSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMount Washing, Ohio, United StatesJanuary 16, 2021Pros: Yeah, it was good.Cons: Not a bad gig, lol.
- 4.0Good benefit, meh cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 3, 2022Pros: Good benefits, nice coworkers, nice campus.Cons: Meh culture, toxic performance review.
- 5.0Facebook is the best place to realize your full potential and keep pushing the boundaries of what you can accomplishSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 20, 2012Pros: There is a huge potential for impact. If you have a great idea and can convince others to join you, there is very little process stopping you from building awesome new stuff and shipping it to the world. Practically everyone I know, and everyone I meet, has used the software that I've written. The company culture and values are amazing, and everyone is totally on board with them. There is no politics or infighting, and everyone is really on the same team, trying to make Facebook better. Facebookers are extremely smart people and super passionate about their work. We aren't afraid to take on new risks or big challenges. The technology stack is mind-boggling. When I started at Facebook a few years ago, every day I learned something that made my jaw drop. The same thing still happens to me on a regular basis years later. Mark and Sheryl make a great pair of leaders that I have the utmost confidence in. There are excellent learning and development programs/opportunities that help you progress in your career. The benefits are obviously awesome too.Cons: We don't really do April Fools' jokes, which is kind of a bummer. There are some dragons in the codebase, and they breathe fire.
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