Software Engineer, Databases at Meta
About the role
Summary: Meta is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in systems software to drive technical direction across large-scale infrastructure and platform engineering. In this role, you will architect and evolve foundational systems - spanning operating system interfaces, runtime environments, distributed infrastructure, and low-level platform services - that underpin Meta's family of products at global scale. You will solve the most complex systems-level challenges across the organization, defi…
Interview process at Meta
Fast-paced, coding-first, with a strong signal on product intuition and behavioral. Meta moves quickly - expect back-to-back rounds.
- Recruiter screen (30 min)
- Technical phone screen - 2 coding problems in 45 min
- Full loop (5 rounds): 2 coding + 1 system design (senior+) + 1 behavioral + 1 hiring manager
- Team match
- Offer
Platforms used: Karat, internal loop
How to prepare
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