I applied through college or university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Meta (London, England) in Jan 2019
Interview
2 online code interviews on Coderpad. Required to write two algorithms in an hour each time. Solution existed in linear or n log n time. Interviewer gives hint if stuck.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Find sequence of elements in a list to sum up to a target value in linear time
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.