Manager, Software Engineering, Camera

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Santa Monica, CA
Hybrid
189K-333K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.
The Role
The role involves leading a team of mobile developers to enhance the Camera experience for users. Responsibilities include developing strategies, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful mobile applications.
Summary Generated by Built In

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's 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 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's 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 it's AR glasses, Spectacles .
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 Camera Team At Snap!
What you'll do:

  • Lead and mentor a team of 10+ mobile developers across Android and iOS platforms, to build Camera experience that empower fast visual communication and rich content creation.
  • Develop the team's strategy, establish a roadmap, set measurable objectives, and guide the team towards successful delivery of impactful products.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Operations, Data Science, Engineering, and key executive stakeholders, to drive cohesive and innovative solutions.
  • Assess the technical tradeoffs in major decisions, providing strong technical mentorship to support best practices and high-quality code.
  • Foster a growth-oriented environment through regular feedback, performance management, and development opportunities, advancing team members' careers and capabilities.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams to build mobile applications used by a wide and diverse audience.
  • Expertise in one of mobile development languages, specifically Objective C/Swift for iOS and Java/Kotlin for Android.
  • Strong product sense and collaborative abilities, skilled in working with cross-functional teams to achieve aligned goals.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience working in software engineering
  • 2+ years managing mobile software engineering teams


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven record of delivering performance-critical mobile applications.
  • Experience with media capture and processing on Android or iOS platforms.


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.
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.
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!
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 $222,000-$333,000 annually.
Zone B :
The base salary range for this position is $211,000-$316,000 annually.
Zone C :
The base salary range for this position is $189,000-$283,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Top Skills

Java
Kotlin
Objective-C
Swift

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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
5,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

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

Why Work With Us

Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

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