Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Meta with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 18 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Meta overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Meta as a Software Engineer according to 18 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 32%
Presentation: 18%
One on one interview: 14%
Skills test: 11%
Group panel interview: 7%
Background check: 7%
Personality test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Meta
Interview
2 phone calls, technical screensharing live coding interview, you get a link where it opens up a file editor in and a terminal, you have to complete the code challenge in 45 minutes
The process is straightforward and designed to help us get to know each other. It moves through a few stages at a comfortable pace, involves conversations with several team members, and focuses on making sure it's a good mutual fit.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Meta
Interview
Had an initial recuriter call and then scheduled a coding round with 2 leetcode questions. Practicing Meta-tagged leetcode questions would help prepare for this round. Interviewers expect clear communication and code.
Generic LeetCode-style questions, many tagged as Meta, so extensive preparation is required to perform well in the technical interview. The experience varies significantly - some interviewers provide hints and guidance, while others expect candidates to solve problems independently with minimal assistance.