Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Camera & Lens
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Camera & Lens
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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 Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.
Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world every day. Were 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.
Were looking for a Senior Manager to join Snap Inc!
What youll do:
Lead and align the Camera Lens Experience Lens Client Platform and Lens New Capabilities teams toward Snaps North Star metric of user creation and interaction by driving strategy execution and collaboration
Partner cross-functionally with Product Design Data Science and other engineering teams to identify high-impact opportunities that accelerate user participation and AR innovation
Elevate engineering quality and velocity by optimizing team workflows mentoring leads and fostering a culture of technical excellence and experimentation
Drive architectural and strategic direction across Camera and AR systems influencing company-wide priorities and enhancing the user experience across Snaps Camera entrypoint and AR features
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Proven track record of leading a sizable engineering organization (20 engineers across multiple sub-teams) ideally within a major social media or consumer tech company
Hands-on expertise in camera and AR effects frontend development with a strong focus on UI/UX innovation performance optimization and data-driven iteration
Strategic thinking and architectural depth to align cross-functional teams prioritize high-impact initiatives and deliver scalable user-centric solutions
Strong leadership mentorship and collaboration skills to drive execution and foster a high-performing innovation-driven engineering culture
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical field such as Computer Science Mathematics Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
10 years of post-Bachelors software development experience; or a Masters degree in a technical field 9 year of post-grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field 6 years of post-grad software development experience within the social-media or consumer platform space
2 years of engineering management experience including leading multiple sub-teams and setting technical direction
Demonstrated success shipping and operating large-scale user-facing products with high performance reliability and security requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on development experience with iOS or Android camera pipelines AR effects or real-time graphics frameworks
Proven track record of launching high-impact camera or AR features across diverse device tiers and international markets
History of close collaboration with Product and Data Science teams contributing data-informed insights and creative ideas that shape product roadmaps
Experience in driving cross-functional execution in fast-paced environments from rapid feature iterations to long-term platform investments
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont 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).
Compensation
In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates 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.
The base salary range for this position is $276000-$414000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
