Got reached out for E6 in Facebook

AirAsia / Mgmt
mponio

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mponio
Aug 18, 2021 18 Comments

Hey guys,

Got reached out for a E6 pos in Facebook recently. I am a Sr. EM right now, and taking care of 5 different squads- from people management, delivery, system design and lots of other things. I am pretty hands on, and contribute to system design and problem solving with my team every now and then.

So, I asked the recruiter if I should be sitting for M1 instead, and she said I can go for either.

What's the difference in interview process?

How much is the weight on initial coding round? I just figured out doing leetcode everyday after office hours is hard, but I am trying decent- a bit confused may be how to solve the problems in time, and not really sure how much that impacts in real interview

How much is the weight on system design round? I have a strong forte here, at least I believe so, have been involved in lots of real life system design for a while- but keen to know what should I focus most?

I heard the cooldown period for M1 is bit higher compared to E6? Also, once you get in you can always change your track- should I then sit for E6?

Any info/suggestion/help would be highly appreciated!

#facebook #interview #e6 #leetcode #systemdesign #engineering #software

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  • Google
    ajsjdhdj

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    ajsjdhdj
    The higher the position you interview for, the higher your chance of failure. If you are as good as you say, E6 to M1 promo is something you can work on.
    Aug 18, 2021 4
  • Workday
    yMQh75

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    yMQh75
    Based on your current role, I would actually ask recruiter if you can aim for M2 (note: I believe there is no coding round for M2). You’ll likely end up doing an initial 1hr interview which decides if you’ll move on to the virtual on-site round but also provides signals on leveling which will decide what type of on-site interviews you’ll get. This is based on my recent interview experience for EM track at FB
    Aug 18, 2021 1
  • Go for M1. At E6 you are expected to be a coding god.
    Aug 18, 2021 3
  • Hubspot
    waybos2

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    waybos2
    E6 code less than E5, no?
    Aug 18, 2021 4
  • AirAsia / Mgmt
    mponio

    Go to company page AirAsia Mgmt

    mponio
    OP
    Thank you everyone for the feedbacks, really appreciate. I got to know that, the coding round might have a less weight when you sit for E6 level, but the system design has more weight. Is this correct?
    Also, how do you suggest I prep for this? I have one and half month before the interview. I am trying to solve some easy and medium problems on leetcode. But is there any methodical approach you would suggest me to take? And what about system design, any advices regarding that too?

    Thanks in advance.
    Aug 19, 2021 1