meta | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: August 26
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
I was contacted by HR in early July, but due to insufficient preparation, I rescheduled the interview twice, finally settling on August 26. The interviewer was based in Europe and was very friendly, making the communication smooth throughout the interview. I felt that communication was more important than just coding. I wrote code while providing comments, and when I got stuck, the interviewer offered hints. They did not press for a more optimal solution and seemed satisfied with my explanations, even though I mentioned the time complexity.
At the end of the interview, I had about five minutes to ask questions. I inquired about why the interviewer joined Meta, their work-life balance, if they found the work exciting, and how communication with team members was.
After the interview, I sent a thank-you email to the recruiter, who replied that they would check on my application status. Two days later, on August 28, I received a notification for the second round of interviews with a different recruiter.
Technical Questions
- Running Sum of 1d Array
Tips & Insights
- Focus on clear communication while coding.
- Don’t hesitate to explain your thought process, even if you encounter difficulties.
- Prepare thoughtful questions to ask your interviewer at the end.