Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
I interviewed senior year of college.
There were two interviews on campus, and I was asked for an onsite interview.
I flew into LA for a day, and the visit consisted of four interviews and lunch.
Questions
They asked me to code a simple cache and a Sudoku checker (whether a given n x n grid is a valid Sudoku solution).
On-site interviews were more difficult, e.g., how would you go about implementing one of Snapchat's features?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the Snap Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Snap's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Snap's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Snap Work Experiences
- 5.0Software Engineer at SnapSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJuly 15, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance at Snap.Cons: The stock price is too bad.
- 1.0Not what it looks likeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJuly 11, 2019Pros: You work in the product. You can have direct impact (and can get you fired too). Many new things to be done.Cons: - Long hours. - Pay is "good" but less than any other cool public company. - Constant layoffs and uncertainty (today your stock is 20, tomorrow it's just 5). - CEO is awful.
- 4.0Exciting work, fun teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesFebruary 16, 2022Pros: Exciting product, solid pay, lean teams so large scope.Cons: Career growth is not super well defined. Many people get stuck at L4, and sometimes it seems easier to boomerang into L5 than get promoted into it.
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