Software Engineer Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Meta with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 76% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer Intern roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 156 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Meta overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Meta as a Software Engineer Intern according to 156 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 28%
Skills test: 20%
Background check: 7%
Presentation: 5%
Personality test: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 1%
Group panel interview: 0%
Drug test: 0%
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Meta (Seattle, WA) in May 2025
Interview
The process was very quick and smooth overall. There were 2 OAs, 1 behavioural and 1 technical, and there was 1 technical interview. Interview was 45 minutes long with 2 Leetcode questions.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Meta
Interview
The interview process was straightforward and well organized. It started with an initial recruiter or screening conversation about my background, research experience, technical skills, and interest in the role. The interviewer also asked behavioral questions about past projects, teamwork, and how I handled technical challenges. Overall, the process felt clear and professional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked two LeetCode-style coding questions during the technical interview.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Meta
Interview
I was invited to take their OA about a week after applying, mostly consisted of leetcode easy and mediums. It was a pretty smooth process, with quick feedback. Good experience overall
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Data structures and algorithms, leetcode style medium and easy
They ask the normal standard DSA questions that you would expect for an internship like LeetCode mediums. I think there were two rounds of technical interviews before the offer stage.