Senior Manager, Engineering

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.

What you’ll do:

• Lead hardware and software strategy and development for a new technology investigation on the Spectacles AR device

• Have ownership and accountability over creating new technology systems and integrating them into the device roadmap

• Foster a culture of innovation and mentor the tech team to drive programs from product definition and technology development through delivery

• Work closely with executives and stakeholders to align product requirements, technical challenges, lead-times, and business needs

• Drive team budget, organizational structures, and talent management plans to meet needs of organization

• Plan milestones, anticipate setbacks, and support troubleshooting and/or mitigation plans

• Manage a team of mechanical, electrical, software, ML, and research engineers 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Expertise in hardware and software dependencies (including sensor inputs, system integration, and HCI)

• Commercial experience within AR or consumer electronics is a bonus 

• Strong motivational leadership skills 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent years of experience

• Proven leadership experience as a CTO at a startup, or interdisciplinary engineering management at a tech company

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of system integration of electrical, mechanical, and software components

• Experience driving complex programs in a fast-paced consumer electronics environment

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!