I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Meta (New York, NY) in Jan 2015
Interview
I applied online, and then was scheduled a phone screen interview through email. I got a call after two weeks. First part was a five mins mutual self-introduce, then jumped to the technical questions using collabedit online. The interviewer was very nice and gave necessary guide during the whole interview process.
The process is straightforward and designed to help us get to know each other. It moves through a few stages at a comfortable pace, involves conversations with several team members, and focuses on making sure it's a good mutual fit.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Meta
Interview
Had an initial recuriter call and then scheduled a coding round with 2 leetcode questions. Practicing Meta-tagged leetcode questions would help prepare for this round. Interviewers expect clear communication and code.
Generic LeetCode-style questions, many tagged as Meta, so extensive preparation is required to perform well in the technical interview. The experience varies significantly - some interviewers provide hints and guidance, while others expect candidates to solve problems independently with minimal assistance.