Freddie Mac Software Engineer interview experience

The first round was a pre-recorded video format where I answered a set of prompts—around ten questions—with a tight response window. Most of what I was asked leaned behavioral, and the setup made it clear they wanted concise, thoughtful answers.

After that, I moved into a second round that felt more formal and manager-led. I was interviewed by hiring managers, and the conversation continued with another mix of behavioral and basic technical elements. The whole process was presented as straightforward and “average” in difficulty, but it still felt like a real evaluation rather than a casual