Lead TPM, ML Platform & Data-Driven Systems

Snapchat; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning multiple engineering organizations.

You will act as a single-threaded owner, guiding programs from ideation through execution and operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and data-driven decision making. You will partner with engineering and product leadership to shape roadmaps, drive architectural trade-offs, and mentor junior TPMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of experience.
• 11+ years of experience spanning Engineering / Data Science / Technical Program Management leading cross-functional efforts in the software or tech industry in a data-driven environment.
• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management.
• A proven track record of leading large-scale, ambiguous programs across distributed teams in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, especially in the areas of improving platform reliability, operational stability and performance of production systems.
• Strong proficiency with Python and SQL, and experience using data to analyze systems, build tools, or inform decisions.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Grafana, Looker, Tableau) building dashboards, source control (GitHub), ticket management (JIRA).
• Experience working directly with engineers and contributing to technical design, architectural trade-offs, and roadmap planning.
• Comfort operating with high visibility and accountability; you thrive on ownership and impact.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new domains, systems, and technologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple engineering organizations and require deep technical understanding, rigorous execution, and strategic influence.
• Operate as a single-threaded owner for the most critical programs, managing ambiguity, dependencies, and alignment across diverse technical teams.
• Own the full lifecycle of programs—from ideation to execution to operational excellence—delivering outcomes that support Snap’s product, infrastructure, and platform goals.
• Partner directly with engineering and product leadership to shape roadmaps, influence technical decisions, and drive accountability.
• Use hands-on data analytics (Python, SQL, dashboards, notebooks) to guide programs with data, uncover insights, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to Snap’s technical ecosystem by building automation tools, improving internal systems, and identifying opportunities for platform-wide transformation.
• Work across both development programs (spanning multiple orgs with complex interdependencies) and platform excellence programs (focused on reliability, efficiency, and performance).
• Drive the operating rhythm of the business, ensuring engineering systems scale effectively while remaining cost-conscious and performant
• Mentor and grow other junior TPMs and Engineers to scale the performance of the org

Skills

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's in a technical field

Masters or PhD in analytical field

Tools

Grafana

Looker

Tableau

GitHub

JIRA

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Snap Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning multiple engineering organizations.

You will act as a single-threaded owner, guiding programs from ideation through execution and operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and data-driven decision making. You will partner with engineering and product leadership to shape roadmaps, drive architectural trade-offs, and mentor junior TPMs.