Staff Level Fullstack Developer Interview Preparation Guide - FAANG Standards
Full-Stack Developer
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
Staff Level Fullstack Developer interviews at FAANG companies are comprehensive and multi-faceted, typically spanning 7 rounds over 1-2 months of preparation. The process evaluates advanced technical depth across frontend and backend systems, system design and architecture expertise, leadership and mentorship capabilities, and cultural fit with the company's values. At the Staff level, interviewers assess not just individual technical competence but also your ability to influence teams, make strategic technical decisions, and drive complex initiatives across multiple domains.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Advanced Coding
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
System Design Round 1 - Distributed Systems Architecture
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Full-Stack System Design Round
90 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Behavioral and Leadership Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Technical Depth and Bar Raiser Round
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Hiring Manager Round
45 min5 focus topicsculture fit
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