Jun 05 2018

Preparing for Your Instagram Interview

If you're interviewing with Instagram or you're just curious about the process, check out this guide with tips, links and insights to help you prepare and do your best.

About Instagram

Instagram's mission is to bring you closer to the people and things you love. Instagram inspires us to explore and see the world differently—to go on adventures, to take detours, to take in everything around you and to share what you see. Whether it’s a video of your baby’s first steps, a memorable sunset or a photo of your friend crossing the finish line.
With a community of one billion, Instagram is a company with countless ways to make an impact in a fast growing organization. Instagram was built to strengthen relationships through shared experiences. Our app has played a critical part in forming meaningful communities where people can connect with each other and share what matters most to them.

Product History

Since the beginning, Instagram has innovated and transformed the way we share. Take a look at some of our product history highlights.
  • October 2010 - Instagram launches with co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger
  • April 2012 - Instagram joins the Facebook Family
  • August 2016 - Stories launches
  • October 2015 - Boomerang launches
  • November 2016 - Instagram Live launches
  • June 2018 – IGTV launches

Community Growth

  • Dec 2010 - 1 million monthly active users
  • April 2012 - 50 million monthly active users
  • February 2013 - 100 million monthly active users
  • June 2016 - 500 million monthly active users
  • Current Day - 1 billion monthly active users

Instagram San Francisco

Within the Bay Area, Instagram is located both in San Francisco and at Facebook’s Menlo Park campus. The SF campus is home to various teams building products that bring people closer to the things and people they love, including IGTV, Stories, Camera, Direct, Live, Profile and more.
Instagram San Francisco is conveniently located and near the heart of the city's action! Here are early new office images from engineer Peter Cottle.
Group video chat on Instagram is created by teams in the IGSF office. Photo: Instagram Engineering

Interview Tips

Be prepared and know what to expect during your interview. Check out the following tip sheets:

Useful Links

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