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Meta·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
Apr 2026

Summary

Meta PM interview with a product design question about improving the layover experience. Pretty open-ended, which I wasn't fully prepared for.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

Design a Facebook product that improves the experience of being stuck at an airport during a layover.

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyAdaptability & Ambiguity
Author's notes

I spent the first minute trying to figure out why Facebook specifically would care about layovers, which probably wasn't the best use of time.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the scenario and defining the target user (e.g., frequent business travelers) and their core pain points during a layover. Then, brainstorm a Facebook-native solution that leverages existing strengths like social graph, groups, and events, and prioritize features based on impact and feasibility. Finally, outline how you would measure success and iterate.

Pro tip: Anchor your solution in Facebook's core value of connecting people—show how your product turns a solitary, stressful experience into a social one, and mention potential privacy considerations to demonstrate maturity.

1. Clarify and Define

Ask clarifying questions to understand the scope (e.g., domestic vs. international, business vs. leisure) and define the target user and their specific pain points during a layover.

2. Identify Pain Points

List the key challenges travelers face: boredom, lack of information, anxiety about delays, and difficulty finding amenities or companions.

3. Brainstorm Solutions

Generate ideas that leverage Facebook's strengths: social connections, groups, events, and location-based features. Consider both digital and physical touchpoints.

4. Prioritize and Define MVP

Evaluate ideas based on impact and effort, then select a minimum viable product that addresses the most critical pain point and aligns with Facebook's mission.

5. Define Success Metrics

Outline key metrics such as engagement, user satisfaction, and retention, and propose a plan for testing and iterating.

Key Points to Mention

  • Leveraging Facebook Groups to connect travelers with similar itineraries or interests.
  • Using location-based check-ins to show nearby friends or events at the airport.
  • Integrating with airport services (e.g., maps, food ordering) via Facebook's platform.
  • Addressing privacy and security concerns for location sharing.
  • Monetization opportunities through partnerships with airlines or vendors.
  • Measuring success via engagement metrics like time spent, connections made, and repeat usage.

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