Meta Database Administrator (Entry Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Database Administrator
Meta
entry
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Meta's interview process for entry-level database administrator roles follows a structured progression: an initial recruiter screening to assess background and motivation, followed by two technical phone screens covering SQL fundamentals and system design thinking, and then four onsite interview rounds evaluating database design, query optimization, operational competency, and cultural fit. The process emphasizes practical problem-solving, understanding of scalability challenges, and learning potential rather than deep expertise.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: SQL and Database Fundamentals
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: Database Design and System Thinking
60 min4 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1: Database Schema Design and Data Modeling
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2: Query Optimization and Performance Tuning
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Database Administration and Operations
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral and Cultural Fit
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral