Meta Interview Experience | $500K+ Compensation | Rounds, Process, System Design, Preparation Tips

I interviewed for a Senior Software Engineer role at Meta

In this video, I’ll break down exactly what the Meta interview process looks like, how I got the call, and what kind of compensation (over $500K total) top engineers actually earn at Meta.

This is a complete breakdown — from interview rounds and system design to how I prepared and what I learned through the process.

If you’re aiming to join Meta, Google, OpenAI, or any top-tier tech company, this video will show you what it really takes to stand out.

💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How I got an interview at Meta (without even applying)
✅ The full interview process — recruiter screen, coding, system design, and virtual onsite
✅ What each round tests and how to prepare for them
✅ The 8 must-know DSA and System Design topics Meta focuses on
✅ The $500K+ compensation structure at Meta (base, equity, bonus, and refreshers)
✅ How to approach technical deep dives and behavioral interviews
✅ The mindset, research, and preparation strategy that helped me get through every round

👋 about me
I’m Maddy, a senior software engineer (prev. at Google), with prior internships at Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, IBM, and Amazon. Sharing my journey here - thanks for watching 🤍

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Timestamps
0:00 – Why Meta
1:03 – How I Got the Interview
1:45 – Interview Process Overview
3:57 – Compensation Breakdown
4:11 – Round 1
4:36 – Round 2
5:11 – Round 3
5:35 – Round 4
7:14 – Round 5
7:49 – My 8-Week Study Plan
8:56 – System Design Resources
9:43 – Key Learnings & Final Advice
10:27 – Meta vs Other FAANG

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