Red Flags
In this mock session, the answer of the candidate has revealed several red flags, which lead to a lack of signals to obtain her Staff Engineer Offer.
Red Flag 1 - Lack of Measurable Impact
Qualitative stories are good — but at Staff+ level, Meta will expect quantified ownership, and a tie to broader org impact.
Red Flag 2 - Lack of Strategic Thinking
At Staff+ level, what gets you to the next level is showing that your decisions ladder up to broader goals, not just team-level wins.
Red Flag 3 - Lack of Accountability
Use "I"s instead of "We"s. Team language is great in execution—but when talking about Staff+ scope, you need to highlight your decision-making, influence, and problem-solving. Meta’s bar for leadership includes technical ownership and accountability.