Snap Reviews

Pros

Ability to make an impact big or small
Tons of development opportunities
Benefits are amazing
Lots of interesting events every day
Investment in current employees skill set
FOOD!

Advice to Management

When making changes to the way our business operates, make sure to do a good job of explaining the why. As long as employees feel like they know why a decision was made, it will help the company feel more transparent.

Pros

-People are incredibly sharp, driven, and focused on innovation
-Our Senior leadership actually listen to our feedback, ideas, and thoughts, and creates positive change based on that
-There are opportunities to wear different hats and take on projects that might not normally be under the scope of your role
-Benefits are insanely amazing
-Career growth across the company is great
-Free food is always a plus and there is plenty of it

***This is definitely a fast paced environment that isn't for everyone. If you're sharp, like to build products/processes/projects, and have a go-getter mentality, you'll thrive here.

Advice to Management

Investing time and resources into development of managers will allow us to continue seeing progress.

Pros

+Amazing People/ Talent
+ Growth Opportunities
+ Innovative Product

Advice to Management

Continue to invest in being transparent and growing/ investing in the careers of talented individuals here

Pros

- Snap is far from perfect, but is probably the only place where you can influence the entire software industry and actually make *new* things every day. (Vertical video, the stories format, and ephemeral messaging were born here). If you make your career decisions based on stock price expectations and press coverage, I feel bad for you (and look elsewhere). happiness comes from purpose, not RSUs, bro...
- It feels good that most Snap products actually bring people together with friends and family, versus just trying to earn you more likes, followers, or validation from people you don't even know. Yes, this means we aren't going to make as much money as our "competitors." But what's more fun to work on? And yeah Discover needs some work -- but proud to say we don't hand the megaphone to the most extreme voices like other platforms (another reason we make less money).
- Lots of potential down the road with AR, snap map, group chat, Bitmoji, and other mostly unmonetized products. It's not just "social" -- teens use Snapchat to replace several apps on their homescreen... Even weather (?!) AR in particular is a big opportunity, with over 70 million people already using it on Snap every day -- and no other platform publishes that stat.
- Good benefits and programs internally, from community service opportunities around LA to diversity resource groups and other events likes hikes around town.
- LA isn't as culturally homogenous as SF, or as chaotic as NYC

Advice to Management

Communicate more of the long term plan, both internally and externally. We can't expect people to understand what we're talking about. But if that's the plan to stay ahead, at least throw some more bones to the internal team who may not be able to connect all the dots on their own.

Pros

Great Benefits, Health Insurance, Free Food, Fun Work Environment, Innovative Prodcuts

Pros

Good employee benefits, products have improved and considered effort on team culture.

Advice to Management

Implement a better comms strategy.

Pros

Great company and co-workers. Snap really cares about their employees. Great benefits and flexibility.

Pros

Snap has been everything that I was hoping it would be. It has been a place that has taught me more about myself, but also enhance my professional experience. It has clear tracks for growth, if you are willing to work hard and drive yourself, and provides autonomy that will help you stretch your abilities both vertically and horizontally. It can be frustrating at times, but no job is easy, and so it forces you to slow down and process intelligently, while also executing strategically.

Advice to Management

Keep evolving and innovating. As we continue to at creative and experienced leadership, the more we build security around ourselves.

Pros

Great people.
Be Kind is part of the cornerstones of the company culture and I think most act that way.
Challenging interesting work.
Being able to build something from the ground up.
Benefits are really good.

Advice to Management

We deserve better media. We don't promote our wins enough.
Better performance management and manage the attrition in a more thoughtful way.

Pros

-Snap has many smart, passionate people across all different teams
-Snap's benefits and perks are industry-leading
-The company is at a stage where it's growing quickly so there are many opportunities to learn new skills, be a part of new projects, etc.
-The products are innovative and unique, and we are leader in field for mobile developments