Meta
Senior Software Engineer
Practice for Senior Software Engineer
Meta
Recruiter Screen
30 minutesA 30-minute phone call with a recruiter. This first screen confirms your basic qualifications and culture fit . Expect questions about your past work experience, major projects, and why you want to work at Meta .
5 minutesTell me about yourself.
5 minutesWhy are you interested in this role at Meta?
5 minutesWhat are you looking for in your next opportunity?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Coding Proficiency Assessment
30 minutesThis round assesses your coding skills, data structures, and algorithms knowledge . Expect 2-3 coding questions of medium difficulty, similar to LeetCode problems .
5 minutesGiven an array of integers, find the largest continuous sum.
5 minutesImplement a function to check if a binary tree is balanced.
5 minutesGiven a string, find the first non-repeating character.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
System Design & Product Architecture
30 minutesAssess your ability to design scalable, robust systems and understand product architecture . Expect to design a system or product feature used at Meta scale .
5 minutesDesign a system for a real-time news feed.
5 minutesDesign a URL shortening service like bit.ly.
5 minutesDesign a system to store and serve images.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Meta Values & Behavioral Assessment
30 minutesAssess your alignment with Meta's core values and how you handle real-life situations . Prepare anecdotes that highlight Meta's values: Move Fast, Focus on Long-Term Impact, Build Awesome Things, Live in the Future, Be Direct and Respect Your Colleagues, and Meta, Metamates, Me .
5 minutesTell me about a time you had to make a difficult decision with limited information.
5 minutesDescribe a situation where you had to convince someone to change their mind.
5 minutesTell me about a project you are most proud of and why.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.