Is Meta a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Software Engineer professionals working at Meta have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 3,307 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Meta employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer Jobs at Meta now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at Meta .

Does Meta pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Meta with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 3,307 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at Meta.

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at Meta?

47% of Software Engineer employees at Meta would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 24% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Meta with a 2.5 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.7 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What Meta locations are top rated by Software Engineer employees?

Meta locations which are top rated by Software Engineer employees are San Jose , California and Boston .

What are the top reviewed jobs at Meta?

Software Engineer (3585) , Data Scientist (520) , Senior Software Engineer (476) , Product Manager (390) , Software Engineer(Internship) (352) , Program Manager (350) , Technical Sourcer (346) , Data Engineer (328) , Project Manager (259) , Account Manager (239) , Recruiter (236) , Software Engineer Intern (227) , Research Scientist (219) , Production Engineer (217) , Technical Recruiter (215)

What are the pros of working at Meta according to real employee reviews?

"The company has great benefits and really makes sure you and your family have everything you need." ((in 2390 reviews)); "The people are great and you won’t see any of the same perks at other companies." ((in 1988 reviews)); "I think that some of the pros are the that it has a good pay and is in a nice place like california" ((in 1503 reviews)); "1) Work with the best 2) Always get challenged but in a positive way 3) Caring environment 4) good salary" ((in 728 reviews)); "There were lots of benefits: 1. Relocation package 2. Free housing 3. Free food at the office 4." ((in 666 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Meta according to real employee reviews?

"Well know is the bad work life balance with MPK (USA) still holding the string late hours are common and needed to get on." ((in 1023 reviews)); "PSC (Performance Summary Cycle) is pretty intense and there are frequent layoffs which mostly has nothing to do with your performance" ((in 805 reviews)); "1. Can be super stressful 2. Bad manager can ruin your life 3. Efforts are not praised or counted 4. Code output doesn't matter" ((in 402 reviews)); "Politics and poor leadership in the mid" ((in 366 reviews)); "many employers are very invested in their work and spend long hours; as a result it can be easy to let work/life balance slip" ((in 224 reviews))

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Meta Software Engineer reviews

3.5

47% would recommend to a friend

(3,307 total reviews)

Mark Zuckerberg

39% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

2.5

Work/Life balance

Software Engineer, employees have rated Meta with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,307 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer, professionals have a good working experience there. Meta is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer, professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews

3.0

Mar 10, 2026

Mid.

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- pay and perks and aura

Cons

- layoffs, managers aren’t the best

4.0

Mar 10, 2026

Worklife and miscellaneous

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Rooftop Park: MPK 20 and 21 feature a massive 9-acre elevated roof garden with walking trails, quiet nooks, and native plants—perfect for "walk-and-talk" meetings. "Main Street" Vibe: The Classic Campus resembles a town center, complete with various shops, a sweets shop, and an arcade. Service Perks: On-site services include a barber/hair salon, dry cleaning and laundry (though now for a fee), and bike repair shops to keep you moving.

Cons

Stack Ranking & "Met Some": The performance review system (PSC) is rigorous. In recent years, even "Met Some" (a mid-tier rating) has been a trigger for termination in some orgs as the company prioritizes moving out "low performers." "Post or Die": There is an internal culture of "posturing" on Workplace (Meta's internal social network). Employees often feel they must constantly post updates to prove their impact to leadership, which can lead to performative work rather than deep focus. AI-Driven Metrics: Starting in 2026, Meta has explicitly tied performance reviews to "AI-driven impact," requiring employees to demonstrate how they are using or building with AI to remain competitive.

4.0

Mar 9, 2026

Solid start

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice team, free food, good work

Cons

Pressure, team dependent, cutting back on comp

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