Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Meta with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 32 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Meta overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Meta as a Software Engineer according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 43%
Skills test: 29%
One on one interview: 29%
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2 technicals, 1 behavioral. Originally all scheduled on the same day but one of the technical got rescheduled.
Got 1 easy and 3 medium questions, all top company tagged. You should expect to have limited time to solve it and explain your solution along the process. They usually have weekly prep sessions that are pretty helpful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The project that you are the most proud of; describe how you handled a conflic.t
Asked some question about data stuctures, simple logic code implementation and other code related questions with sometimes code to implement. It was overall ok, and the interviewer was pretty nice
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Meta (Londres, Angleterre) in Jun 2022
Interview
HR Telephone Round:
An initial screening call with HR to discuss your background, experience, and expectations.
They might assess basic communication skills and cultural fit.
Technical Round (DSA Focused):
You will be given two Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) problems to solve.
The problems may involve concepts such as hashmaps, trees, and sliding window techniques.
Expect coding in a shared environment, explaining your approach, and optimizing your solution.
Behavioral Round:
This round will assess your soft skills, problem-solving mindset, and cultural fit.
Expect behavioral questions based on the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Topics may include teamwork, conflict resolution, leadership, and past experiences.
Final Discussion with the Manager:
A conversation with the hiring manager to discuss your technical strengths, role expectations, and team fit.
You might discuss project experiences, problem-solving approaches, and how you handle challenges.
The manager may also clarify job responsibilities and answer any questions you have.