Engineering Manager, Software, Ads Format, Level 6

Overview

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 core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles.

We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join Snap!

What you’ll do

Lead, manage and mentor a team of engineers to deliver high-quality Ads client experiences across mobile platforms

Define technical strategy and product roadmap for Ads formats, focusing on user-facing innovation and rapid iteration

Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Designers, and other Engineering teams to drive impactful product decisions

Balance technical excellence with business goals by making thoughtful trade-offs and guiding the team through complex decisions

Hire, grow and retain high-performing engineers by fostering career development, providing feedback, and creating growth opportunities

Ensure timely delivery of features while building long-term scalable solutions that support future Ads product evolution

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong background in mobile development and deep understanding of mobile client performance, UX, and reliability

Proven experience leading engineering teams working on user-facing product development and iteration

Ability to partner effectively with Product and Data Science stakeholders to influence product strategy through technical insights and data-driven thinking

Strong technical mentorship skills with the ability to guide engineers across mobile, frontend, and client-side technologies

Comfortable balancing short-term product iteration needs with long-term technical investments

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

8+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience (or equivalent with advanced degree)

1+ years of engineering management experience, including people leadership and project execution

Hands-on experience in mobile app development

Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and how client and backend systems interact

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Ads or Monetization-related products, especially client-side ad formats and rendering

Demonstrated success in iterating quickly on user-facing products with high business impact

Familiarity with data-driven product development, A / B experimentation, and user engagement metrics

Track record of delivering impactful features in fast-paced, highly collaborative, cross-functional environments

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.

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).

We include a benefits overview : 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 $229,000-$343,000 annually.

Zone B : The base salary range for this position is $218,000-$326,000 annually.

Zone C : The base salary range for this position is $195,000-$292,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

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