Meta Software Engineer interview experience

The stages included coding, a state-design style round, and a cultural fit discussion. I spoke with interviewers who felt kind and reasonable, and even though I struggled at points, they helped resolve my doubts as the conversations went on.

Difficulty-wise, I wouldn’t call it easy, but I also didn’t feel blindsided by ambiguity. The part that stood out was how much clarity I got when I had questions mid-stream—rather than shutting down, the interviewers would work through the uncertainty with me.

I didn’t come away with an offer, but the rejection still felt less frustrating than others