Everything was very organised and orderly. It felt like the interviewers knew what they were doing, especially the architecture interview: they were leading the conversation towards the direction they wanted it to take, asking questions that hinted which subsystem they were interested in the most.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does typing "http://facebook.com" in browser do?
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.