Process
Four interviews: 2x technical, system design, behavioral. Technical was coding. System design was an overall architecture design. Behavioral was a lot of past situations: tell me about a time when X happened.
Questions
Explain a time when a project you worked on failed.
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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
1.0
It's a grind
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 18, 2025
Pros: Money. Lots of money. Did I mention money?
Cons: Being good at your job is not enough. In fact, writing bad code quickly that works is more highly valued than good code. You have to chase impact and promote yourself.
5.0
Good Pay, Great Development
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
April 3, 2021
Pros: enough money and room to develop
Cons: The food is not free.
4.0
Great colleagues, code quality not the best
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 16, 2022
Pros: Great colleagues, smart and helpful.
Cons: Code quality not the best.
- 1.0It's a grindSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 18, 2025Pros: Money. Lots of money. Did I mention money?Cons: Being good at your job is not enough. In fact, writing bad code quickly that works is more highly valued than good code. You have to chase impact and promote yourself.
- 5.0Good Pay, Great DevelopmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaApril 3, 2021Pros: enough money and room to developCons: The food is not free.
- 4.0Great colleagues, code quality not the bestSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 16, 2022Pros: Great colleagues, smart and helpful.Cons: Code quality not the best.
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