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A GUIDE TO SNAP INC. INTERVIEWS

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At Snap Inc., we believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

We’re excited for you to interview with us and learn more about life at Snap! In this guide, you’ll find resources and information to help you prepare, and you’ll learn more about what’s most important to us — our mission, values, products, and customers.

Our Values

WE ARE KIND

We listen from the heart, think empathetically, and help each other grow.

Who We AreSnap is a camera company.

WE ARE SMART

We think deeply, question conventions, and strive to never stop learning.

WE ARE CREATIVE

We challenge the status quo to make things with a sense of purpose.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Millions of people from all walks of life use Snapchat every day to communicate with friends and family. It’s important for us to bring the same diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives together at Snap Inc. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture helps people achieve their best work, be themselves, and build innovative products that serve our community.

We’re investing in new ways to strengthen this culture at Snap every day — through employee resource groups, internal development programs, unconscious bias training, allyship training, networking opportunities, recruiting initiatives, and more.

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Our ProductsExperience the world in new ways, every day.

DISCOVER

Storytelling from our community.

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SPECTACLES

Sunglasses built for the future of computing.

LENSES

Layering AR onto the world around us.

SNAP GAMES

Mobile games, made for friends!

BITMOJI

Create your Bitmoji and be yourself wherever you go.

SNAP KIT

A Snapchat toolkit for developers.

Every day, more than 220 million people around the world use our products to communicate with their real friends in more meaningful ways. That’s why we’ve always designed products and experiences around humans — not the other way

around. We’re constantly innovating our camera platform so that we can help bring the future of communication to life for our diverse, global community. Before your interview, take a moment to explore some of the unique products below!

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Our Business, Corporate, Strategy, and Marketing teams bring Snap products to the world and provide support to the customers,

partners, and employees that make up our community.

“At its core, Snap has a very different, positive attitude toward its employees, which creates a completely unique culture. It's one that is on the whole collaborative and meaningful, so as a result, people behave in ways that are intentionally and purposefully inclusive.”

YABS MACAULEY, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS LEAD

ISH VERDUZCO, DEI SPECIALIST

“Above all, I'm most excited to work at Snap because of the people and product. It's truly awesome to work at a company that is so integrated into the lives of millions of people around the world, while still simultaneously experiencing the fun culture that is fostered internally.”

ELLIS HAMBURGER, SR. MANAGER, MARKETING

“The tech industry so often pushes the world to be more productive or more famous — turning life into work! I love that Snap instead focuses on what really makes people happy long-term: having fun, expressing yourself, and making memories with your close friends and family.”

SALOME JESTIN, SR. CREATIVE STRATEGIST

“I love working at Snap because my days are never the same! One day, I‘m working with Sales and Marketing teams, and the next I’m working alongside Content producers and international creatives. We work as one team, and that’s what fuels my passion.”

Real Friends at SnapAt Snap, your colleagues are more than just people you sit next to at the office. Many employees throughout the

company are “Real Friends” who laugh together and help each other grow in their careers!

Meet Our TeamGet to know the people behind the mission.

SHACHAR & SAVVY

"Savvy and I have become close friends over the years, and she’s also super close to my 8-year old twins. Most of

the Snaps I share with her are of the twins doing funny or

messages they want to send directly to Savvy (mostly about

Harry Potter or glam tips)!"

“I'm always sending Eric goofy Snaps that I know will either make him laugh or go

🤔 . More recently though, I look forward to his Snaps

because they're usually of his beautiful newborn baby girl,

Logan Jane! Uncle RyRy needs his LJ Snaps for sure!”

ERIC & RYAN

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Life at SnapHow we take care of our team.

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Being of service is a big part of who we are at Snap, and this includes serving the communities where we live and work. Through our philanthropic program Snap CAMP (Community, Arts & Mentorship Projects), employees can get out of the office and give back.

SPREADING POSITIVITY

We aim to build environments where people feel happy, comfortable, and connected to each other. Internal programs such as Council, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives, CitizenSnap, and others help bring employees together so we can build products that do the same.

HAVING FUN TOGETHER

Even though we work hard, we also make time for fun! Team members can recharge through activities like monthly Snappy Hours, holiday events, Food Program workshops, SnapFIT group fitness classes, and much more.

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Our team is growing around the globe, every day. So far, we’ve put down roots in more than 27 cities across 15 countries — and while each office has its own look, vibe, and culture, it always feels like Snap!

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Check out careers.snap.com/benefits to see some of our favorite family,

health, fitness, and financial benefits!

Here at Snap, we want to offer employees more than just cool perks & benefits, slick offices, and free food. While these things are important (and we have them, too!), our focus is on taking care of our team and the world around us. Our employee programs, events, benefits, and experiences are all designed to help people feel more human at work.

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How We InterviewWhat to expect and how to prepare.

 Operate with courage, show empathy in relating with others, and instill trust through honesty

and integrity.

Take an action-oriented approach to problem solving, make high-

quality decisions, and think with a strategic mindset.

Gracefully manage ambiguity, cultivate innovation in your work,

and demonstrate an insatiable desire to learn.

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Know how to answer, “Why Snap?” You’ll likely hear this more than once during your interviews. Take some time to reflect on what you like about the product, as well as what skills you could bring to the team and organization as a whole.

Come with questions! You will have the opportunity to ask your interviewers about their role, team, or projects they are working on. This is a great chance to learn more about Snap — and for us to gauge your interests.

Interviews are a chance for us to get to know you better — and for you to get to know Snap. The conversations you have with interviewers will allow you to demonstrate your technical

skills and expertise, alignment with Snap values, and ability to grow in your career in step with Snap’s needs. Here are some things you’ll need to know before you chat with the team.

If you have any special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and

contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.

Need Help?

While interview structures, formats, and hiring teams vary

depending on the role, all interviews are designed to

evaluate across these areas.

Level of expertise in your domain and skills you

bring to the table.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Alignment with Snap values and passion for

our mission.

BEHAVIOR

Your potential to drive 10x value — a key factor in how we measure performance.

FUTURE IMPACT

VALUES IN ACTION

AREAS OF FOCUS

Kind, Smart, and Creative can mean different things in different

settings. Here’s how we define our values at Snap.

Download and explore Snapchat. It’s important that you’re familiar with our products and their position in the tech industry — all of your interviewers will ask about it!

We want you to feel welcome at Snap Inc. Our team dresses casually, so feel free to do the same!

Arrive in (Your) StyleHungry?

Don’t worry, there will be plenty of food, snacks, drinks

— including great coffee — available at your onsite!

Keep in Mind

• Snap, Diversity, & Benefits | See what makes us who we are.

• skilledinc.com | Practice your skills with a mock interview!

• Stories, Lens Studio, & Spectacles | Learn about our products.

• Snap Inc. LinkedIn | Check out what our team is up to!

• Our News Blog | Read up on our latest releases and features.

HELPFUL LINKS & SITES

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