Meta Data Engineer - Entry Level Interview Preparation Guide (2025)
Data Engineer
Meta
entry
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Meta's Data Engineer interview process for entry-level candidates consists of 7 rounds over approximately 4-6 weeks. After the initial recruiter screen, you'll progress through two technical phone screens focused on SQL and Python coding, followed by a full-day onsite with four separate rounds covering product sense, data modeling, ETL pipeline design, and behavioral assessment. The process emphasizes practical problem-solving, product thinking, and your ability to design scalable data solutions that support billions of users across Meta's products.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
2
SQL Technical Screen
60 min7 focus topicstechnical
3
Python/Coding Technical Screen
60 min7 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1 - Product Sense and Metrics Design
45 min7 focus topicscase study
5
Onsite Round 2 - Data Modeling and Architecture
60 min7 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - ETL Pipeline Design and SQL Deep Dive
60 min7 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4 - Behavioral and Culture Fit
45 min7 focus topicsbehavioral
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