Meta Database Administrator (Staff Level) - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide
Database Administrator
Meta
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Meta's interview process for Staff-level Database Administrators typically consists of an initial recruiter screening call, two technical phone screens (one focused on database systems and one on system design), and four to five onsite interview rounds covering technical depth, system design, operational excellence, data governance, and leadership/cultural fit. The entire process spans 4-8 weeks and evaluates candidates on their ability to design and maintain mission-critical database systems at scale, make sound architectural decisions, and provide strategic guidance to engineering teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Database Systems and Operations
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - System Design and Architecture
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1 - Database Design and Implementation
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2 - System Design: High Availability and Resilience
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 3 - Data Governance, Performance, and Operational Excellence
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4 - Leadership, Influence, and Meta Cultural Fit
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral