Manager, Software Engineering

Snap Inc. is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves, learn about the world, and have fun together. We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of developers in a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment.

• Manage and mentor a team of developers.
• Set the strategy, build a roadmap, create measurable goals, and lead the team to delivery.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Data Science, and Engineering teams, as well as executive stakeholders.
• Evaluate the technical trade‑offs of major decisions and act as 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.

• Background with building high‑availability and mission‑critical systems.
• Experience leading an engineering team.
• Ability to lead and execute 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.

• 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+ years 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.

• 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.

Our benefits 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, your base salary range will depend on your location:

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $229,000–$343,000 annually.
• ZoneB: $218,000–$326,000 annually.
• ZoneC: $195,000–$292,000 annually.

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

At Snap, we expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week under our “Default Together” policy.

Snap is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and is 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.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.