Process
It was a screening interview with HR.
They emailed me, and I set something up on their virtual calendar.
It was scheduled for 30 minutes.
The interview was non-technical, and the person I spoke with had no technical background. So, I'm assuming my personality didn't fit with what she was looking for, especially as I described my engineering background.
Questions
Please tell me about yourself.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Snap Opto-mechanical Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Snap's interview process for their Opto-mechanical Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Snap's Opto-mechanical Engineer interview process in United States.
Snap Work Experiences
- 2.0Friendly Team, Unstable ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNoneMarch 5, 2024Pros: Lots of friendly engineers, pay was okay in theory.Cons: Management is unstable, which reflects on the company as a whole. Every week, we would get an email about senior position changes and reorganizations. The pay is too heavily reliant on unreliable stock.
- 2.0Fast-paced culture with poor management issuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYMay 5, 2026Pros: Unlimited PTO, megaback door, and a fast-moving culture.Cons: Depending on the team, poor management seems common. There are very small, disorganized teams. Quarterly performance reviews seem excessive, leading to poor long-term goals. Total compensation is comprised of a lot of stock, which is always trending down.
- 4.0Great pay, but uncertain future and volatile stockSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYSeptember 1, 2026Pros: Great pay for each level.Cons: The future is uncertain, and the stock is very volatile.
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