Manager, Software Engineering

SNAP/SNAP

Software Engineering Manager at Snap overseeing developer teams in a fast-paced environment. Collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $229,000 - $343,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and mentor a team of developers, in a fast-paced, quick-to-market environment
Set the strategy, build a roadmap, create measurable goals, and lead your team to deliver
Collaborate with Product, Operation, Data Science and Engineering teams, and executive stakeholders
Evaluate the technical tradeoffs of major decisions and be 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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+ year 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid parental leave
comprehensive medical coverage
emotional and mental health support programs
compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsWeb DevelopmentAI ToolsCode CorrectnessSecurity StandardsProduction Ready CodeTechnical MentorshipRoadmap CreationMeasurable Goals

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningCommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD