Meta
Back-end Developer
Practice for Back-end Developer
Meta
Initial Screening
20 minutesAimed to gauge basic qualifications, communication skills, and alignment with Meta's values. It also covers the candidate's background and interest in the role.
5 minutesTell me about your experience with back-end development. What projects have you worked on, and what technologies did you use?
5 minutesWhy are you interested in working at Meta as a Back-end Developer?
5 minutesDescribe a challenging technical problem you faced and how you solved it.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Coding Proficiency Assessment
30 minutesThis round assesses the candidate's ability to solve coding problems efficiently and accurately. It focuses on data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving skills relevant to back-end development.
5 minutesGiven an array of integers, write a function to find the maximum sum of a contiguous subarray.
5 minutesHow would you implement a rate limiter for an API endpoint?
5 minutesWrite a function to check if a binary tree is balanced.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
System Design Discussion
30 minutesEvaluates the candidate's ability to design scalable, reliable, and efficient systems. It covers topics such as system architecture, database design, and handling large-scale data.
5 minutesHow would you design a system to handle 1 million requests per second?
5 minutesDesign a URL shortening service like Bitly.
5 minutesHow would you design a system for real-time analytics?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Meta Values Deep Dive
20 minutesFocuses on assessing the candidate's alignment with Meta's core values and their ability to demonstrate behaviors that reflect these values. It explores how the candidate has handled past situations and how they approach teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving.
5 minutesTell me about a time you had to make a quick decision with limited information. What was the situation, and how did you handle it?
5 minutesDescribe a situation where you had to work with a difficult team member. How did you navigate the situation?
5 minutesShare an example of a time when you took a risk to build something awesome. What was the outcome?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.