Round 1: Phone Screen
Questions:
- 2 LeetCode medium questions (exact questions not provided due to NDA).
- Questions were among the top 20 LeetCode problems tagged for Meta.
- Be prepared to discuss time and space complexity, validate code with sample outputs, and discuss edge cases.
Candidate's Approach
The candidate felt they went through the questions smoothly, discussing time/space complexity and performing validation as required.
Interviewer's Feedback
No feedback provided.
Round 2: Onsite Coding
Questions:
- 2 coding rounds, each with 2 questions (exact questions not provided due to NDA).
- Questions were from the Meta tagged list, likely from the top 20.
Candidate's Approach
In the first question, the candidate initially missed an edge case but was able to fix it after receiving a hint from the interviewer. The second question required a hint to arrive at a solution, but once they had it, they could code the solution. They validated their code with a test case but ran out of time before completing the entire validation.
Interviewer's Feedback
No feedback provided.
Round 3: Behavioral
Questions:
- Standard behavioral questions with follow-ups.
Candidate's Approach
The candidate felt stressed due to frequent interruptions from the interviewer, making it difficult to finish their sentences. Despite this, they believe they kept their composure and answered the questions well.
Interviewer's Feedback
No feedback provided.
Round 4: Design
Questions:
- Design a product architecture question from Hello Interview (exact question not provided due to NDA).
Candidate's Approach
The candidate felt confident in this round, having prepared by studying relevant problems. They noted that it was a product architecture interview rather than infrastructure-focused.
Interviewer's Feedback
No feedback provided.
Result
The candidate received an email from the recruiter stating they would not be moving forward in the process. They expressed disappointment at the lack of feedback and felt uncertain about their performance, particularly in the first technical and behavioral rounds.