snapchat | Mobile | Interview Experience
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Interview Process
I had a fantastic experience interviewing at Snapchat for the iOS SDE position. The interview was divided into two parts: coding and system design. Overall, the interview lasted about 1.5 hours, and I felt really good about my performance.
In the coding section, I was given three questions to solve within an hour. The interviewer was supportive and provided hints when I got stuck.
After the coding section, we moved on to system design, where I was asked to design a simplified version of Snapchat Stories. I discussed components like storage, data flow, and scaling the system.
Technical Questions
- Optimize Search Queries (Algorithm, Data Structures)
- Maximum Profit Stock (Dynamic Programming)
- Implement Cache System (Cache, System Design)
Tips & Insights
Be prepared to discuss both coding and system design aspects, and don’t hesitate to ask for hints if you get stuck during the coding portion.