Manager, Software 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. The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth‑generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see‑through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

We’re looking for an Engineering manager with a passion for AR to join the Spectacles team in London, UK!

What You’ll Do

• In this role, you will be working on client‑side solutions that tie together graphics, computer vision, and developer tools.
• Working in London, you’ll be collaborating closely with Snap hardware and software teams around the world, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AR.
• Implement and maintain software to run multiplayer experiences on AR glasses in a compute‑constrained environment.
• Manage and mentor a team of developers in a fast‑paced environment, creating growth opportunities, giving regular feedback, and managing performance.
• Set the strategy, evaluate technical trade‑offs, and build a roadmap.
• Work together with our cross‑functional engineering and research teams in software engineering, computer vision, machine learning and graphics to write software for SnapOS, the operating system for Spectacles.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of C++ and API design.
• Experience with leading an engineering team working on large, complex technical initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels of a company.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent years of experience.
• Proficiency in programming C and C++ on Linux‑based platforms.
• Extensive post‑Bachelor’s software development experience.
• Experience managing a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high‑performance embedded systems.
• Experience working on multiplayer systems.
• Track record of delivery in rapidly changing, highly collaborative, multi‑stakeholder 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.

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!