Manager, Cross Platform Software Engineering
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
