I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Meta (Palo Alto, CA) in Aug 2017
Interview
I went on University day, they have many young developers meet with 3 of their engineers for 2 technical interviews and 1 background interview. You are allowed to use any language you want to demonstrate the understanding of the questions posed.
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.