Austen McDonald
Former Meta hiring committee member who led mobile hiring and conducted hundreds of interviews, specializing in behavioral interviewing, leveling, and recruiting practices.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 43min
Meta Hiring Lead On Behind The Scenes of Senior+ Eng Hiring
Austen McDonald, former Meta hiring committee lead for mobile who ran hundreds of interviews. He pulls back the curtain on how leveling and hiring committees work. He talks about spotting unethical candidates, the real role of referrals, tailoring stories for senior scope, and what senior behavioral rounds prioritize. Practical prep and common senior mistakes come up throughout.
