Database Administrator (Junior Level) Interview Preparation Guide - Meta

Meta's typical junior-level technical hiring process consists of an initial recruiter screening, followed by technical phone screens to assess DBMS fundamentals and practical database knowledge, and multiple onsite rounds covering core database administration competencies including query optimization, database design, infrastructure reliability, and behavioral/cultural alignment. For a Database Administrator role, expect assessments focused on database performance tuning, backup/recovery strategies, security implementation, and distributed systems thinking at a foundational level.