Manager, Cross Platform Software Engineering

Manager, Cross Platform Software Engineering

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Snap Inc.

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 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.

The Valdi Team owns the Cross Platform technology that powers significant pieces of almost every feature on Snap. Hundreds of developers rely on it not just for user‑facing UI, but also significant amounts of shared business logic as well. Additionally, we have proudly Open Sourced Valdi on our GitHub.

The ideal candidate will have deep mobile experience, including knowledge of how they integrate with cross platform technologies. This is a hands‑on role – your experience in C++, TypeScript, as well as native platform pieces will be critical in solving tricky performance issues and creating stable architecture. Additionally, since this is such a core piece of Snap’s infrastructure you’ll need to work closely with customers to determine our long term roadmap as well as ensure the team is solving customer issues.

What you’ll do :

Manage and mentor a team of C++, TypeScript, Android and iOS, in a fast‑paced, quick‑to‑market environment

Set the strategy, build a roadmap, create measurable goals, and lead your team to deliver

Set the direction for Snap’s largest Open Source project and grow a community

Evaluate the technical tradeoffs of major decisions and be a strong technical mentor

Hire, grow and retain high‑performing team members

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Background with building high availability and mission critical systems

Experience with leading an engineering team

Ability leading and executing large, complex technical initiatives

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience

8+ years of post‑Bachelor’s software development experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field and 7+ years of post‑grad software development experience; or a PhD in a related technical field and 3+ years of post‑grad software development experience

1+ years of experience managing a team of engineers

Hands‑on experience with mobile development (iOS or Android)

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with cross platform mobile frameworks.

Proficiency in one or more of : C++, TypeScript, Android, or iOS Development.

Track record of delivery in rapidly changing, highly collaborative, multi‑stakeholder environments

Experience contributing to or leading an Open Source project.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy

“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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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).

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 & Salary

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.

Salary Ranges by Zone

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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