Meta | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Fail
Difficulty: Average
Interview Process
The interview was conducted onsite and involved a coding challenge, a code review, and a deep dive into the candidate’s resume. The coding challenge was particularly difficult, involving a problem related to accommodations that required a greedy algorithm approach. The candidate struggled with the complexity, which was N^2, and the interviewer suggested that there might be room for further optimization. The code review was similar to other experiences, and the candidate could not recall specific details.
Technical Questions
- Accommodation Problem (Greedy, Graph)
Tips & Insights
The candidate felt that the coding questions were quite challenging and that the interviewer was very focused on their responses, especially during the deep dive into past experiences. It’s important to be prepared for detailed questions about your resume, even regarding experiences that may seem minor or forgotten.