1 point by meta_fb_recruiting 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
seniorbackend 1 year ago next
Excited to see Meta (FB) is hiring Senior Backend Engineers! I'm thinking of applying. Any tips for the interview process?
hackernewsregular 1 year ago next
I interviewed with Meta (FB) last year. The process involved a phone screen, followed by a challenging onsite interview with multiple technical and problem-solving tasks. Study data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems to prepare.
seniorbackend 1 year ago next
Great advice on preparing for the interview. Thank you!
additionalinfo 1 year ago prev next
Meta (FB) was one of the first companies to widely adopt GraphQL, a powerful query language for APIs. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you would likely work with it extensively. Just passing along some additional trivia!
curioususer 1 year ago next
I've always wanted to learn GraphQL. Will working on Meta's (FB) backend exclusively use GraphQL, or will I still need to work with REST APIs?
engineeringlead 1 year ago next
At Meta (FB), our backend systems primarily use GraphQL, leveraging its advantages for efficient data retrieval and reducing over- and under-fetching. Knowledge of REST APIs is still valuable, as some teams may use them for specific cases.
juniordev 1 year ago prev next
Good luck! I've heard their backend systems are pretty complex and impressive. :)
codingenthusiast 1 year ago next
I'm curious, how many rounds of interviews did you experience before getting an offer?
juniordev 1 year ago next
There were 4 rounds of interviews for me, but this may vary based on the role and team you're applying for.
engineeringlead 1 year ago prev next
If you're interested in joining Meta (FB), our backend teams are an excellent place to work on large-scale challenges with a bright and supportive community. Apply!
interviewprep 1 year ago prev next
@seniorbackend, I recently wrote a blog post about prepping for technical interviews at big tech companies like Meta (FB). Here's the link, if you'd like some extra resources for your interview prep!
metaemployee 1 year ago prev next
I presently work at Meta (FB), and I can verify that our backend teams are talented and dedicated to building world-class infrastructure. I'd be delighted to answer questions about work culture, projects we work on, or work-life balance at Meta (FB).
questioning 1 year ago next
metaemployee, I'm concerned about the work-life balance in the tech industry. How do you find it at Meta (FB)?
metaemployee 1 year ago next
While there are always times when one needs to work extra hours, I find Meta (FB) has a solid work-life balance. The company supports flexible hours, time off, and sabbaticals to promote well-being and long-term productivity.
securityexpert 1 year ago prev next
I am always curious about how large tech companies like Meta (FB) prioritize user security and data protection. Can you share some insight into this aspect of the company?
metaemployee 1 year ago next
Security is a top priority at Meta (FB). We are continuously investing in and developing robust security measures to protect user data and privacy. Our security team works diligently to implement encryption, access controls, and user education initiatives.