Snapchat | Mobile | Interview Experience
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Interview Process
I had an onsite interview at Snapchat for a Software Engineer position in iOS. The interview process consisted of 4 different rounds: a coding interview, a design interview, a behavioral interview, and finally a culture fit interview.
In the coding interview, I was asked to solve a problem on arrays and dynamic programming. The interviewers focused a lot on the optimization of the solution, which was challenging as I had to think of multiple approaches quickly.
The design interview was focused on system design. I had to design a simple messaging system from scratch, which included thinking about the different components and data flow in the application.
Behavioral questions were standard, revolving around teamwork, challenges faced in previous projects, and how I handled different situations in a professional environment.
The culture fit interview was more informal and felt more like a conversation, with questions about Snapchat’s culture and values, and why I wanted to work there. Overall, it was a rigorous but fair process. I’m awaiting feedback and am hopeful about the outcome!
Technical Questions
- Two Sum (Array, Hash Table)
- Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters (String, Sliding Window)
- Climbing Stairs (Dynamic Programming)
Tips & Insights
Be prepared to discuss optimization strategies during coding interviews and familiarize yourself with system design principles for design interviews. Understanding the company culture and values can help in the culture fit interview.