Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience
Process
First round screen.
Brief introduction at the beginning for like 5 minutes.
Interviewer asked about postorder traversal of a binary tree in both recursive and iterative methods. Some follow-ups on complexity analysis.
Questions
First round screen.
Asked about postorder traversal of a binary tree using both recursive and iterative methods.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Meta Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in United States.
Success 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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Meta's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in United States.
Meta Work Experiences
- 4.0High risk, high rewardSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeMenlo Park, California, United StatesMay 31, 2025Pros: High reward, good pay, good benefits. If you are single, go for it.Cons: High risk, high stress, could burn out.
- 1.0Good Benefits, Abrupt LayoffSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 30, 2022Pros: Good environment, free food benefit.Cons: They laid me off when I was onboard for just a month.
- 4.0Employee-focused companySoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomApril 11, 2023Pros: • Best engineers to work with. • Best food. • Great tools to do your work.Cons: Wasn't able to find any cons, but I'm pretty sure there are.
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