Manager, Software Engineering – MDP

SNAP/SNAP

Software Engineering Manager leading a team of mobile developers at Snap's Media Delivery Platform. Overseeing media infrastructure and collaborating across multiple teams for major deliverables.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $229,000 - $343,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and mentoring mobile development teams, with a focus on delivering scalable services and maintaining high standards for code quality. Proficient in collaborating across departments and evaluating technical decisions to drive project success.

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Team ManagementMobile DevelopmentDistributed SystemsWeb DevelopmentAI Tools Utilization

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCode CorrectnessSecurity StandardsProduction Ready CodeTechnical MentorshipRoadmap CreationMeasurable Goal SettingHigh Velocity Engineering WorkflowsCollaboration with Cross-Functional TeamsMedia Expertise

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationTeam Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in Technical FieldPhD in Related Technical Field

Industry Keywords

Fast-Paced EnvironmentScalable ServicesTechnical TradeoffsHigh-Performing TeamExecutive Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and mentor a team of mobile developers with deep media expertise, 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 + 7+ year of post-grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 3+ years of post-grad software development experience
1+ years of experience managing a team
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