iOS Software Developer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
For my initial technical interview, the interviewer insisted on a live, two-way video chat with a shared coding session. While this creeped me out, I agreed to try it.
Unfortunately, I did not have sufficient bandwidth to support that, and I said so. However, he did not want to turn off the video feed and switch to audio-only. In fact, the idea made him visibly angry.
So, he aborted the interview abruptly.
This was unprofessional conduct in my opinion and smacks of entitlement. Thus, I would say Snap has "interview smell" – i.e., something is wrong with their mindset.
Questions
Why do you want to shut off the video feed?
Don't you know I am entitled to see you?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Snap iOS Software Developer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Snap's interview process for their iOS Software Developer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Snap's iOS Software Developer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Snap Work Experiences
- 5.0Fast-paced Growth, Impactful WorkEngineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJanuary 10, 2018Pros: I have worked at Snap for nearly 3 years. I love working here. Snap is a very fast-paced office with tons of growth opportunity and a high upside in overall compensation. I will definitely stay my 4 years, minimum. Lean teams mean you learn a lot and have a major impact on what you're building. Our Sr. Leadership is STRONG. Jerry Hunter and Co. are very ambitious with what they're building, and I'm excited to be a part of that team. The vision of what we've built has changed the way people communicate and consume media. That's pretty cool.Cons: Snap isn't a well-oiled machine, which is what attracted me to the company in the first place. I was tired of being simply a high-performing number at a large tech company. Snap is not as structured as Google or Amazon. We're in a growth phase between a scrappy unicorn startup and an impactful public company. Not everything is perfect, but the people that work here care about the company and are working very hard to improve the inconsistencies.
- 2.0Don’t come hereQA Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJune 29, 2018Pros: Pay is competitive and top of market.Cons: Everything went bad once we went public. Management is out for themselves: nepotism, backbiting, scapegoating, irresponsibility – all part of the culture. Toxic. Don't recommend coming here at all. Management SUCKS and will NOT fight for the direct reports. Every man for themselves. Period.
- 5.0Worked as a big data engineerBig Data Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 5, 2020Pros: It was a good work environment.Cons: Too much workload for a junior position.
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