Meta Staff-Level Test Automation Engineer Interview Preparation Guide
Test Automation Engineer
Meta
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Meta's interview process for engineering roles typically spans 4-6 weeks and consists of initial recruiter screening, technical phone screens to evaluate automation expertise and system design thinking, and comprehensive onsite interview loops. For a Staff-level Test Automation Engineer, expect focused evaluation on automation architecture design, infrastructure scalability, mentoring capability, cross-functional leadership, and strategic thinking about quality engineering. The interview loop emphasizes practical automation expertise, system design for testing infrastructure, collaboration across engineering teams, and the ability to drive quality initiatives at scale.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min6 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Automation Architecture & Design
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Automation Coding & Implementation
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview - System Design for Test Infrastructure
55 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Interview - Behavioral & Leadership
50 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Onsite Interview - Technical Deep Dive - Advanced Automation Challenges
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Interview - Culture Fit & Engineering Excellence
50 min5 focus topicsculture fit