The usual thing, I think I aced the preliminary screening but in the second round made a few mistakes, and somehow got a brain fart and wrote a super-complicated code (that took the whole interview slot) for something that should have been dead simple. Sigh, c'est la vie.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How to design a bulletin board where people can add comments
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.