Process
Standard LC medium in 20 minutes, then reviewing your behavioral questions, which you should answer using the STAR method.
Then, you meet with the hiring manager and team for a "team matching" session.
I think overall it was pretty fair.
Questions
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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
Growth Amidst Leadership Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
August 10, 2023
Pros: I worked on a core infrastructure team. The company has a mature technology stack and a broad spectrum of cool projects. Additionally, some of the best people in the industry work there. Go there if you are at the early stage of your career and want to learn and to grow.
Cons: Zuckerberg's obsession with the Metaverse is pushing the company towards a cliff.
Senior leadership is simply weak and ineffective. They are selected by loyalty to Zuck, not merit.
If you are a senior IC, prepare to be a one-man team.
Lots of politics, no transparency. Much is happening behind closed doors. Be prepared to be thrown under the bus.
Even a minor thing can damage your PSC rating and promotion.
Managers from the 'sister teams' specifically seek out nitpicking. They tell you there is no curve? They're lying.
5.0
Good place to start a career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Menlo Park, California, United States
November 5, 2021
Pros: - Good comp
- Good tech stack
- Smart people
Cons: - Aggressive goals and metrics
- Bad work-life balance
5.0
Very good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
May 30, 2022
Pros: Competitive salary for the city
Interesting projects
Team
Cons: Lower salary with respect to the USA
- 3.0Growth Amidst Leadership IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2023Pros: I worked on a core infrastructure team. The company has a mature technology stack and a broad spectrum of cool projects. Additionally, some of the best people in the industry work there. Go there if you are at the early stage of your career and want to learn and to grow.Cons: Zuckerberg's obsession with the Metaverse is pushing the company towards a cliff. Senior leadership is simply weak and ineffective. They are selected by loyalty to Zuck, not merit. If you are a senior IC, prepare to be a one-man team. Lots of politics, no transparency. Much is happening behind closed doors. Be prepared to be thrown under the bus. Even a minor thing can damage your PSC rating and promotion. Managers from the 'sister teams' specifically seek out nitpicking. They tell you there is no curve? They're lying.
- 5.0Good place to start a careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2021Pros: - Good comp - Good tech stack - Smart peopleCons: - Aggressive goals and metrics - Bad work-life balance
- 5.0Very goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 30, 2022Pros: Competitive salary for the city Interesting projects TeamCons: Lower salary with respect to the USA
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