I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Meta (Menlo Park, CA) in Jul 2013
Interview
1. Phone screen - coding questions solved over phone, using an online shared doc.
2. On-site interview - A day of 5 interviews, 45 minutes each. Two whiteboard coding interviews, one personality interview (how do you face conflicts at work etc.), one system architecture interview (high-level system design).
3. Offer process - my recruiter was very helpful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design a system to recommend "People you may know" to every person using the service.
The process is straightforward and designed to help us get to know each other. It moves through a few stages at a comfortable pace, involves conversations with several team members, and focuses on making sure it's a good mutual fit.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Meta
Interview
Had an initial recuriter call and then scheduled a coding round with 2 leetcode questions. Practicing Meta-tagged leetcode questions would help prepare for this round. Interviewers expect clear communication and code.
Generic LeetCode-style questions, many tagged as Meta, so extensive preparation is required to perform well in the technical interview. The experience varies significantly - some interviewers provide hints and guidance, while others expect candidates to solve problems independently with minimal assistance.