Manager, Software Engineering, Core Infra

SNAP/SNAP

Engineering Manager for Snap's Storage & Caching Infrastructure involving large scale distributed systems and team mentorship. Manage developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $229,000 - $343,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and mentoring engineering teams while building large scale distributed systems and data processing infrastructures. Proven ability to set strategic direction, create measurable goals, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Team ManagementLarge Scale Distributed SystemsBig Data ProcessingTechnical MentorshipStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentData ProcessingDistributed SystemsTechnical EvaluationRoadmap Creation

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Fast-Paced EnvironmentQuick-To-MarketHigh-Performing Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and mentor a team of backend and full-stack developers, in a fast-paced, quick-to-market environment
Build infrastructure for data processing at Snap with large scale distributed systems.
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 + 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 of engineers
Experience building large scale distributed systems
Experience with big data processing and pipelines.

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!