Process
Fast schedule.
The interviewer was rude and didn't pay attention to what I said.
They walked out in the middle of the interview, and didn't try to listen.
I wouldn't want to interview here again.
Questions
OOP design for a chat system in a language of your choice.
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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
3.0
Fun but chaotic
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Monica, California, United States
October 31, 2022
Pros: Comp was a product engineer. It was so cool to iterate on a fun app that I personally had used since 2014.
Cons: Evan (CEO/founder) doesn't really understand how to pivot Snapchat as it faces multiple headwinds, including Friend Story engagement declining and monetization issues with ATT. The promotion bar is high because L4 is a wide band.
5.0
Great place to work for engineers. Why didn't I think of working on the beach sooner?
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Venice, California, United States
April 16, 2015
Pros: - Large and passionate user base
- Huge projects
- Huge impact
- Equity
- Office on the beach
- Free lunch & dinner
- Snacks and drinks
- Super smart coworkers
- Super passionate coworkers
- Happy hours/Social events
- Awesome swag
- Great guest speakers
Cons: - Some churn in direction.
- Some frail systems to maintain.
5.0
Amazing place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
July 7, 2013
Pros: * Small team
* Well-funded
* Intelligent and dedicated coworkers
* Huge impact on a product with a pretty large user base
* Work out of a beach house
* Salary competitive with large tech companies - not a startup salary
* Large equity grants
* Good connections
* Office is on Venice Beach - balcony gives a great view of the ocean
* Vision is inspiring
Cons: * Beach house can be distracting.
* A lot of work – some social sacrifices need to be made.
* A lot of responsibility over the product – stressful at times.
- 3.0Fun but chaoticSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Monica, California, United StatesOctober 31, 2022Pros: Comp was a product engineer. It was so cool to iterate on a fun app that I personally had used since 2014.Cons: Evan (CEO/founder) doesn't really understand how to pivot Snapchat as it faces multiple headwinds, including Friend Story engagement declining and monetization issues with ATT. The promotion bar is high because L4 is a wide band.
- 5.0Great place to work for engineers. Why didn't I think of working on the beach sooner?Software Engineer • Current EmployeeVenice, California, United StatesApril 16, 2015Pros: - Large and passionate user base - Huge projects - Huge impact - Equity - Office on the beach - Free lunch & dinner - Snacks and drinks - Super smart coworkers - Super passionate coworkers - Happy hours/Social events - Awesome swag - Great guest speakersCons: - Some churn in direction. - Some frail systems to maintain.
- 5.0Amazing place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJuly 7, 2013Pros: * Small team * Well-funded * Intelligent and dedicated coworkers * Huge impact on a product with a pretty large user base * Work out of a beach house * Salary competitive with large tech companies - not a startup salary * Large equity grants * Good connections * Office is on Venice Beach - balcony gives a great view of the ocean * Vision is inspiringCons: * Beach house can be distracting. * A lot of work – some social sacrifices need to be made. * A lot of responsibility over the product – stressful at times.
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