Manager, Software Engineering, Video Preview Team
Manager, Software Engineering, Video Preview Team
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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 Software Engineering Manager to join Snap!
What youll do:
Lead the Preview team to evolve Snaps editing UI and expand nonlinear video editing capabilities directly supporting the companys Spotlight creation goals
Drive the re-architecture of the editing pipeline and roll out a universal multimedia data model to support creation and consumption across messaging short-form video and beyond
Prioritize and deliver high-impact editing features with a lean team balancing rapid execution with technical excellence and scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Design DS QE and partner engineering teams to ensure strategic alignment product velocity and high-quality delivery
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Proven ability to lead lean high-performing engineering teams and deliver impactful user-facing features in fast-paced environments
Deep expertise in mobile video processing and editing including codecs rendering nonlinear workflows and performance optimization
Strong architectural and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to drive system design prioritize effectively and balance product velocity with engineering quality
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Mathematics Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
8 years of professional software development experience including significant time in the social media or consumer tech industries.
1 years of engineering management experience leading teams in shipping user-facing features
Experience in collaborating closely with Product and Data Science throughout the entire product development lifecycle from spec definition to delivery and iteration
Deep understanding of mobile video editing
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of video editing frameworks and technologies including hands-on experience with tools like FFmpeg on iOS or Android
Proven track record of launching industry-leading video features or technologies at scale
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 $229000-$343000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
