I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Meta (Menlo Park, CA) in Aug 2019
Interview
Multi-step process (phone screen, two screens and an onsite).
Leadership and Drive interview was tough. Don't not prepare for this, it goes beyond the standard 'tell me when you've failed'. They want to see that you're able to understand core issues of why things happened the way they did.
Execution was also tough. They also ask many follow ups in execution. Set goals for X, now tell me what you would do if Y happened or how you would launch Z.
Product Sense: I thought I did well in this section, but it turns out this was my downfall. I had passed previous product sense screens with Facebook and figured it would be fine and that L&D would be my issue, but I was asked to design something for a specific group of people doing something specific and I didn't feel confident enumerating the major use-cases and problem areas, let alone the market dynamics/stakeholders involved. I actually left that interview thinking I did well, even though it was challenging but it wasn't a great interview and they are looking for great.
The interviewers themselves were all very warm and inviting. Don't overthink it and practice is my advice. Also, get a whiteboard and practice at home. And lastly, I have a framework that I use to answer most of these questions, but I try not to be rigid with it because trying to stick to a framework only I felt throws me off. It's mostly there to keep myself on track and if I feel stuck I can always come back to it as a guidepost.
The process began with an initial recruiter phone screen focused on my background, product experience, and interest in Meta. This was followed by a series of virtual interviews covering product sense, analytical thinking, execution, and behavioral questions. Interviewers asked me to work through product design scenarios, discuss how I would prioritize competing opportunities, define success metrics, and describe examples of cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
The final round consisted of multiple back-to-back interviews with product managers and cross-functional partners. Overall, the process was structured, professional, and challenging. The interviewers were engaged and provided clear expectations for each interview.
Interview process was fairly straightforward. Recruiters are super helpful in getting you prepared for whats to come. Interviews got scheduled fairly fast, so having the momentum is great. Each interview only lasted about 30 minutes. from start to finish it took about 1 month
A multi-stage interview process that typically includes screening, technical and/or case assessments, and conversations with different stakeholders to evaluate both your skills and how well you’d work with the team and the role.