Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - United States
July 12, 2025
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Phone interview: 45 minutes.
Expectations:
- Two coding questions.
- Optimal solutions.
- Bug-free code.
Topics:
- First question: Binary search.
- Second question: Two pointers.
Note: Recruiter mentioned there is no dynamic programming.
Questions
Binary search variants, LeetCode tag
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 34 interview experiences for the Meta Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in United States.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Meta's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral32%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
5.0
High Pay, High Pressure
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
October 18, 2025
Pros: Compared to other companies, Meta pays well.
Cons: Peer pressure is too high, work over 10 hours.
2.0
Work-life Balance Issues
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 2, 2025
Pros: We can conquer it. OK.
Cons: They have a poor balance of work.
4.0
Meta sal
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
July 31, 2025
Pros: Good pay and a good team.
Cons: Too fast at times and demanding.
- 5.0High Pay, High PressureSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesOctober 18, 2025Pros: Compared to other companies, Meta pays well.Cons: Peer pressure is too high, work over 10 hours.
- 2.0Work-life Balance IssuesSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 2, 2025Pros: We can conquer it. OK.Cons: They have a poor balance of work.
- 4.0Meta salSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 31, 2025Pros: Good pay and a good team.Cons: Too fast at times and demanding.
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