Manager, Software Engineering

Snap Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Job summary

Snap Inc. is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a fast‑paced, high‑impact team building scalable services with privacy‑conscious engineering.

You will hire, mentor, and drive roadmaps across Product, Operations, Data Science, and Engineering, leveraging AI tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality.

Compensation varies by location with three zones: Zone A $229,000–$343,000; Zone B $218,000–$326,000; Zone C $195,000–$292,000 annually, with eligibility for RSUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience.
• 9+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 8+ year of post‑grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 5+ years of post‑grad software development experience.
• 1+ years of experience managing a team or acting as a technical lead.
• Experience with distributed systems and web development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of developers, in a fast‑paced, quick‑to‑market environment.
• Set the strategy, build a roadmap, create measurable goals, and lead your team to deliver.
• Collaborate with Product, Operation, Data Science and Engineering teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Evaluate the technical tradeoffs of major decisions and be a strong technical mentor.
• Hire, grow and retain high‑performing team members.
• Utilize AI tools and high‑velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production‑ready quality code.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Distributed systems

Web development

AI tools

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly‑owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well‑being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

We’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join Snap!

What you’ll do:

• Manage and mentor a team of developers, in a fast‑paced, quick‑to‑market environment
• Set the strategy, build a roadmap, create measurable goals, and lead your team to deliver
• Collaborate with Product, Operation, Data Science and Engineering teams, and executive stakeholders
• Evaluate the technical tradeoffs of major decisions and be a strong technical mentor
• Hire, grow and retain high‑performing team members
• Utilize AI tools and high‑velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production‑ready quality code

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Background with building high availability and mission critical systems
• Experience with leading an engineering team
• Ability leading and executing large, complex technical initiatives
• Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
• 9+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 8+ year of post‑grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 5+ years of post‑grad software development experience
• 1+ years of experience managing a team or acting as a technical lead
• Experience with distributed systems and web development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with driving large scale initiatives from ideation to completion
• Track record of delivery in rapidly changing, highly collaborative, multi‑stakeholder environments
• Experience with Ops‑heavy systems/products

Accessibility Accommodations:

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap:

At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

EEO Statement:

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Benefits:

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success!

Compensation:

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $229,000-$343,000 annually.
• Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $218,000-$326,000 annually.
• Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $195,000-$292,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.