Manager, Software Engineering, Maps

Snapchat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 229,000 - 343,000; Full time

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Job summary

Snap Inc. seeks an Engineering Manager for the Maps backend team to guide a talented group of engineers in delivering a highly available, scalable map service.

You will shape the roadmap, set technical direction, and collaborate with product, data science, and operations to ensure metric-driven delivery. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture decisions across infrastructure and product layers, and leverage AI tools to accelerate development while maintaining security and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.
• 9+ years in software development, with leadership/technical lead experience.
• Strong background in building high availability backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a backend engineering team in a fast-paced environment.
• Set strategy, roadmap, and measurable goals; drive delivery of scalable services.
• Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and other teams; communicate with executives; hire and retain top talent.

Skills

Team leadership

Backend systems

Distributed systems

AI tooling

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in CS or equiv

Tools

Cloud infra

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 an Engineering Manager to join the Maps team at Snap!Our mission is to build the world's most personal map. While most digital maps were built for cars, Snap Map is built for people: a place to stay in touch with your friends, find things to do together, and explore the world. The breadth of Snapchat's audience makes it the most-used map outside of Google and Apple Maps, and this team owns the backend services and data infrastructure behind it, from friend location to places to the content that makes the map feel alive.What you'll do:Manage and mentor a team of backend engineers, in a fast-paced, quick-to-market environmentSet the strategy, build a roadmap, create measurable goals, and lead your team to deliverCollaborate with Product, Operation, Data Science and Engineering teams, and executive stakeholdersEvaluate the technical tradeoffs of major decisions and be a strong technical mentorHire, grow and retain high-performing team membersUtilize 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 codeKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Background with building high availability and mission critical backend systemsExperience with leading an engineering teamA track record on both sides of the infrastructure and product split: you have built platform or infrastructure that other teams depend on, and you have shipped user-facing features and been accountable for their metricsExperience building backend infrastructure and shipping user-facing product: you have built platform services other teams depend on, and you have owned features and the metrics they moveAbility leading and executing large, complex technical initiativesProficiency 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 practicesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience9+ years of post-Bachelor's software development experience; or a Master's degree in a technical field + 8+ years of post-grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 5+ years of post-grad software development experience1+ years of experience managing a team or acting as a technical leadExperience with distributed systems and backend service developmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience with geospatial or location-based systems, such as map data pipelines, place and POI data, routing, or spatial indexingFamiliarity with driving large scale initiatives from ideation to completionTrack record of delivery in rapidly changing, highly collaborative, multi-stakeholder environmentsExperience with Ops-heavy systems/productsIf 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.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).Our 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!CompensationIn 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.