Process
Interviewed over the course of a month. It was a smooth process and the interviewers were okay. I don't think I was senior enough for this position.
- Recruiter call
- One technical screen
- Onsite (3 technicals + 1 sys design + 1 HR)
Questions
Questions around BSTs, arrays, and hash tables.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Snap Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Snap's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive31%
Neutral25%
Negative44%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Snap's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Snap Work Experiences
3.0
Some teams are really disorganized
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Monica, California, United States
May 20, 2022
Pros: Cool technology
Used by millions
Benefits package is ok
Cons: Feel like the team goals are not defined well.
Not enough product managers.
Lots of tech debt and tight deadlines make difficult jobs very risky.
1.0
Really, do not work here
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 24, 2018
Pros: You will hone your knife sharpening skills.
You will increase your backstab multiplier, if you don’t get fired.
You can make your own path to success on the broken backs of your coworkers.
Cons: Surrounded with low-quality engineering culture.
Secrecy, secrecy, secrecy.
No career development whatsoever.
Poor decisions all around.
Very toxic, mean, exclusionary culture. It's accepted and, worse, expected and rewarded.
2.0
Good Perks, Volatile Stock
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 18, 2024
Pros: Free food.
Overall good perks.
Cons: High stock volatility.
Politics depends on the team.
- 3.0Some teams are really disorganizedSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Monica, California, United StatesMay 20, 2022Pros: Cool technology Used by millions Benefits package is okCons: Feel like the team goals are not defined well. Not enough product managers. Lots of tech debt and tight deadlines make difficult jobs very risky.
- 1.0Really, do not work hereSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 24, 2018Pros: You will hone your knife sharpening skills. You will increase your backstab multiplier, if you don’t get fired. You can make your own path to success on the broken backs of your coworkers.Cons: Surrounded with low-quality engineering culture. Secrecy, secrecy, secrecy. No career development whatsoever. Poor decisions all around. Very toxic, mean, exclusionary culture. It's accepted and, worse, expected and rewarded.
- 2.0Good Perks, Volatile StockSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 18, 2024Pros: Free food. Overall good perks.Cons: High stock volatility. Politics depends on the team.
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