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Guide  \nInterview Process Overview Coding Interview  \nMachine Learning (ML) System Design Interview  \nBehavioral Interview Appendix / Resources  \nWelcome to your prep guide for your interview process with Meta. Our engineers and recruiters put together this guide so you know what to expect and how to prepare. This document is quite lengthy but is designed to answer most of the questions you may have about the role, the interview process, and how to set yourself up for success by preparing.  \nOne important piece of advice for your interview: it’s ok if you don’t know! No one who works at Meta is an expert in all things, and we don’t look for perfection in the people we interview. If you aren’t sure if something is true or if it’s the best solution then say that. Explain what you do know, and your interviewer will ask you followup questions.  \nBefore you get started, it's important to note that Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com or your recruiter.  \nInterview Process Overview  \nWhat will your interview process be like?  \nYour interview process will include a number of 45-minute interviews. Each interviewer should also leave a few minutes at the end for your questions.  \n• Coding  \n• Machine Learning System Design  \n• Behavioral  \nCoding Interview  \nWhat can you expect?  \nThis interview focuses heavily on coding. You’ll be assessed on how you solved the problem as well as the structure and style of your code. It’s best to avoid bugs, but the interviewer will not compile your code so don’t worry about making minor mistakes. Finding and catching bugs in your code is a positive sign!  \nAdditionally, they’ll want to hear your thought process throughout, so be sure to provide a narrative as you go through the code. You’re welcome to code in whatever language you feel most comfortable, but choosing one that is going to assist in getting an optimal solution in the most speedy and efficient manner is key.  \nHave questions about the format or details of your specific interview? Your recruiter can help!  \nWhat do we look for?  \nYour interviewer will be thinking about how your skills and experience might help Meta. In your coding interview, your interviewer will assess your performance on four focus areas:  \n• Problem Solving: We’re evaluating how you comprehend and explain complex ideas. Are you providing the reasoning behind a particular solution? Developing and comparing multiple solutions? Using appropriate data structures? Speaking about space and time complexity? Optimizing your solution?  \n• Coding: Can you convert solutions to executable code? Is the code organized and does it have the right logical structure?  \n• Verification: Are you considering a reasonable number of test cases or coming up with a good argument for why your code is correct? If your solution has bugs, are you able to walk through your own logic to find them and explain what the code is doing?  \n• Communication: Are you asking for requirements and clarity when necessary, or are you just diving into the code? Your coding interview should be a conversation, so don’t forget to ask questions.  \nHow to prep  \nInterviewers can only assess your skills and abilities based on what you show them during your interview, so it’s important to plan and prepare to best showcase your strengths.  \nAs you begin preparing, please reference your Career Profile for role-specific prep materials. 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