Research 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 42% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 19 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 Research according to 19 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 48%
Skills test: 13%
Presentation: 13%
One on one interview: 9%
Other: 9%
Background check: 4%
Drug test: 4%
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Two rounds of interview. Code and Research. The code is about a block detection algorithm. Research is about research experience. The interviewers are both nice. The recruiter is also patient and answered most of my questions.
The recruiter was very useful and available for questions, prompt feedback.
Round 1 with manager with behavioural questions, examples of projects, impact and motivation.
I didn't get the job though, but the recruitment process was fair.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example of project where you drove impact.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Meta (Palo Alto, CA) in Nov 2024
Interview
General technical background stuff, how would you approach such and such a problem.
Went over past research projects, and then discussed my current work.
Went into a bit of details about modern ml methods
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you design a system to construct a language between a set of AI agents
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Meta
Interview
I interviewed with the hiring manager. This individual was arrogant and rude towards me during the interview, making disparaging comments about my current employer and experience, and mocking me for asking about job security in the company. After this experience I decided to withdraw my interest in the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think will be key trends in the future of research in this area?