Question 1

What is the interview process at Meta?

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Meta's interview process is known for being rigorous and time-consuming. The entire process can take up to 8 weeks and may involve multiple follow-up interviews, depending on team matching and the recommendations of the hiring committee.

Here are the steps you can expect when you apply for a role at Meta:

Resume screen. In this step, recruiters will evaluate your resume to see if your experience aligns with the open position. Strong candidates typically demonstrate a track record of ownership, leadership, and product-oriented thinking. Submitting a concise, metrics-driven resume increases your chances of moving forward.
Recruiter call. A recruiter will reach out to confirm your background, discuss the role, and explain the interview process. They’ll ask questions confirming your motivation for applying to Meta, and in some cases, ask technical questions to verify your qualifications.
Technical phone screen(s). If the recruiter decides you’re a strong candidate, you’ll be scheduled for one or two 45-minute interviews. During these phone screens, interviewers will dig deeper into your experience with behavioral and hypothetical questions that test specific skills related to the role. Technical roles will also include coding on a shared code editor, word document, or a whiteboard if it’s in-person.
Onsite or virtual interview loop. This stage includes 4 to 5 interviews covering role-related knowledge and skills, culture fit, and leadership skills, depending on the role. Technical roles may consist of multiple coding interviews. Regardless of your level, you’ll need to demonstrate leadership in order to thrive in Meta’s bottom-up decision-making culture. “There is an expectation that you will have a strong level of autonomy, ownership, and dealing with ambiguity.” Coach Tom, ex-Meta data engineering manager.
Hiring committee review. After your interview loop, Interviewers should submit their detailed feedback to a hiring committee, a third-party group in charge of reviewing hiring recommendations. They’ll be on the lookout for consistent performance across interviews and alignment with Meta’s expectations. If successful, you move on to the team-matching and offer stage.
Team-matching. If you didn’t interview with a specific team in mind, you’ll have to go through a team-matching process. Previously, Meta candidates went through this process at a new-hire program called the Bootcamp. Now, reports suggest team matching no longer happens during this period (though Bootcamp training is still a thing), and that you won’t get an offer until you get matched with a team.
Offer and negotiation. Once the hiring committee approves your hiring, and you successfully get matched with a team, you’ll receive a formal offer. This offer typically includes a base salary, stock options (RSUs), sign-on bonus, and other benefits. Meta is open to compensation discussions, especially on equity and bonuses. Once accepted, background checks and onboarding begin.

Familiarizing yourself with the entire interview process will go a long way in helping you prepare. We recommend doing a deep-dive with comprehensive resources, starting with our Meta interview process guide and other prep guides relevant to your role. Brush up on your role-related knowledge, and get to know Meta as a company and its products and values.

After prepping on your own, you'll want to practice under realistic interview conditions so that you can face each step with confidence. We recommend booking a mock interview session with our Meta interview coaches to simulate a real interview and get expert, actionable feedback.

Question 2

What is {{page.company.name|add_article}} mock interview?

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Question 3

How will my {{page.company.name}} mock interview work?

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Question 4

How is practicing with {{page.company.name|add_article}} interview coach different to doing mocks with a friend or peer?

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Question 5

What's the acceptance rate for {{page.company.name}} interviews?

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With that in mind, based on what employees and candidates share on forums like Reddit and Blind, and knowing how many applications these companies receive compared to how many roles they actually fill, we guess that the overall pass rate from application to offer is probably around 2% or less.

Even at the interview stage, we're probably still talking about less than 10% of candidates making it through to an offer.

That doesn’t mean you personally have a 10% shot of passing your interviews. Some candidates will be underprepared, some will lack key skills. If you meet the requirements and prepare well, it's still super competitive, but you've got a real chance.

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