Process
OA + one round phone interview + 4 onsite interviews
The interview is not that hard, but you need to use your own computer to compile and run your code. So, if you don't finish the problems bug-free, you might have some trouble getting an offer.
Questions
XML Parser Queue using Stack Multithread Mutex implementation System design Test Projects diving deep
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 138 interview experiences for the Snap Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
19%
Pass Rate
Snap's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral30%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Snap's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Snap Work Experiences
4.0
Great company, unstable future
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 28, 2024
Pros: You get to work on products that are used by millions of people. You get to innovate and bring lots of creative ideas to life.
Cons: My particular job was a bit boring and wasn't challenging or something of a great need. It was a project which would look good on my promotion package. You'll need to play these corporate games instead of doing meaningful things.
3.0
RSUs are a perk, but stock price is falling
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, NY
May 5, 2026
Pros: It's small and public, so I can sell RSUs. So I can treat RSU as part of compensation.
Cons: The stock price is continuously going down, so the pay gets lower.
1.0
Not what it looks like
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
July 11, 2019
Pros: 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.
- 4.0Great company, unstable futureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 28, 2024Pros: You get to work on products that are used by millions of people. You get to innovate and bring lots of creative ideas to life.Cons: My particular job was a bit boring and wasn't challenging or something of a great need. It was a project which would look good on my promotion package. You'll need to play these corporate games instead of doing meaningful things.
- 3.0RSUs are a perk, but stock price is fallingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYMay 5, 2026Pros: It's small and public, so I can sell RSUs. So I can treat RSU as part of compensation.Cons: The stock price is continuously going down, so the pay gets lower.
- 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.
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