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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Meta in Feb 2025
Interview
First round technical screening: Given 2 tables, need to solve two SQL questions, then another case question based on the data from SQL questions. Last for 45 minutes, and nothing unique.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions are usually based on features of their products (such as information stream on Instagram).
💼 Screening Round:
It started with a product use case followed by SQL questions. Then moved into analytical reasoning—comparing CTRs, thinking through statistical significance. I felt pretty good by the end of that round.
(Cleared it!)
🌀 Then came the full loop—4 rounds, all virtual:
👨 Behavioral:
I talked through experiences—convincing cross-functional teams, handling tough coworkers, dealing with failure. Just kept it honest and tried to reflect on what I learned.
🤔 Analytical Reasoning:
This started off strong. I felt confident identifying success metrics and thinking through what “good” looks like for a product that had completed a pilot. Where I stumbled was in shifting from my usual A/B testing mindset to one that called for causal inference from past data. Definitely a learning moment I’ll carry forward.
👨💻 Technical Skills (SQL):
Pretty straightforward. I broke each question down into smaller parts and tackled them step-by-step. Focused on clarity, logic, and checking for edge cases.
🧮 Analytical Execution:
This round dove into stats and probability— binomial distribution, audience reach modeling, stuff like that. I actually enjoyed thinking through it live.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
SQL - What is the daily revenue generated every day by this product in the US in the last 30 days?
The interview went well overall—the interviewers were friendly and made me feel comfortable. I was able to clearly explain my thought process, and the discussions felt engaging and respectful, when I got stucked hints are provided.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Case:
1. How do you measure performance violating content on the platform?
2. Do you think this is a good metric to use: view prevalence? What’s the tradeoff here?