Meta system design follow up

Amazon
yht

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yht
Apr 8 24 Comments

I just completed my onsite with meta - did well in coding and behavioral but system design didn't go great. I was asked to do a follow up interview for system design.

Couple of questions:
1. Is this follow up intended to be for leveling purposes or is this a pass/fail test, or potentially both?
2. Any pointers/specific things to prepare for?

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  • Meta
    mojocat

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    mojocat
    It means rest of the interviews went well, except system design which is a weak no hire.

    Take the follow up and change your system interview strategy
    Apr 8 2
    • Amazon
      yht

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      yht
      OP
      I agree, I'm looking for tangible things I can do different. I know of some areas I was clearly weak in, which I can learn more about.

      In terms of strategy, can you talk a bit about your approach? I'm looking to pick up some tips, wherever they come from
      Apr 8
    • Meta
      mojocat

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      mojocat
      Ask quick questions at the beginning to understand the scope. Don't assume requirements.
      Talk about high level architecture first, but also hear for clues from interviewer when they want you to dive deep into something.
      When one deep dive is done immediately get back to the high level architecture.

      Always talk about multiple solutions and compare them. Tradeoffs based on different requirements. i.e. one solution is not always better than the other.

      Give some projected capacity, optimization details

      Talk about testing
      Apr 8
  • OP, how was your follow on SD interview? Did you crack it?
    May 1 5
  • HPE
    Max097

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    Max097
    Was the question on SD off the hook or something that you missed?
    Apr 8 2
  • Meta
    bloublou

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    bloublou
    1. Potentially both, but most likely pass or fail
    2. Ask your recruiter what signals they are looking for and do mock interviews. Give yourself at least a week of prep
    Apr 8 2
  • Oracle
    Altair#

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    Altair#
    How long after the on-site did you get the feedback from the recruiter?
    Apr 8 1