Snap culture

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csufo

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csufo
Jul 23, 2017 34 Comments

I am considering joining Snap as an engineer. Looks like there is a good opportunity for career growth. The equity part of the offer can be good even after considering a hefty drop from current price point. But I am not sure about the work culture. Do anyone know how is the work culture here? Is it cut throat ? How strong is negative politics? Do people feel safe in general? How is the work life balance ?

Thanks.

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  • @OP. why leave Google ?
    Jul 23, 2017 4
  • Uber
    arLh62

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    arLh62
    I turned down their offer an year ago...mostly turned down since did not want to move to LA unless snapchat was really appealing to me for career prospects...twitter with their ridiculously awesome engineering could not move move a needle when it comes to making money then why would you bet on snapchat? Remember their HQ is in LA where the talent level can be questionable compared to silicon valley. Ask youself ? Do you use snapchat ? Do you love the product and believe in their mission ? I can agree that staying at google is no good than joining a small headcount company like snapchat where opportunities will be abundant for career growth but think and take decision wisely.
    Jul 23, 2017 4
    • Oracle
      angry

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      angry
      Ooo if we are going by employer stereotypes, what should I think of you? Sexist, rapist, harasser? You pick
      Jul 23, 2017
    • Uber
      arLh62

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      arLh62
      You can think whatever you want. I gave my honest perspective to OP so that it helps OP making a decision. You unnecessarily started a BS argument. Again like I said dont behave like your name.
      Jul 23, 2017
  • bad move
    Jul 23, 2017 0
  • Snapchat / Eng
    camera guy

    Go to company page Snapchat Eng

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    Amazon
    camera guy
    Are you joining as an eng or non eng role?
    Jul 23, 2017 3
    • Snapchat / Eng
      camera guy

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      PRE
      Amazon
      camera guy
      Cool, if you ignore all the naysayers here : bottom line is that it's a great time to join. Culture really depends on the team: but overall there is a lot of value given to shipping product, if you can ship you will get more ownership.
      Jul 23, 2017
    • Snapchat / Eng
      camera guy

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      Amazon
      camera guy
      Work life balance is what you make it. I haven't seen any crazy politics play out: obviously it's not that it's not there: it's human nature.
      Jul 23, 2017
  • Google
    csufo

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    csufo
    OP
    I have an offer for the Venice office. I am ok with relocation. I am worried that I will not excel if the culture is cut throat, let's say anywhere close to Uber.
    Jul 23, 2017 3
    • Uber
      arLh62

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      arLh62
      Culture will mature eventually ofcourse if it survives till then...Uber is starting to mature now...FB early days it was cut throat too....
      Jul 23, 2017
    • Snapchat / Eng
      jujj

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      Google
      jujj
      I feel like a lot of people commenting here have no clue what they're talking about. Culture is not cut throat at all.
      Jul 24, 2017