Manager, Software Engineering, Maps

Overview As Engineering Manager for the Maps team, you will lead backend engineers to build and scale a world-scale map backend. You will shape the roadmap, align with cross-functional partners, and drive high-impact initiatives that power Snap Map. You will mentor engineers, oversee architecture and security, and ensure production-ready delivery. This is a people- and impact-driven role at a fast-moving company that values privacy and collaboration. You’ll work closely with product, data science, and operations to push the map platform forward. Compensation / Benefitspaid parental leavecomprehensive medical coverageemotional and mental health supportequity in RSUscompetitive compensationremote-friendly options (implicit in benefits context) ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a backend engineering team in a fast-paced environmentSet strategy, roadmap, and measurable goals for the teamCollaborate with Product, Operations, Data Science, Engineering, and executivesEvaluate strategic and technical tradeoffs and provide technical mentorshipHire, grow, and retain high-performing engineersLeverage AI tools to design and ship scalable services with rigorous code quality, security, and production-readiness Key requirementsExperience leading an engineering teamTrack record spanning infrastructure and product, building platform services and shipping user-facing featuresExperience building backend infrastructure and owning features and metricsAbility to lead large, complex technical initiativesAptitude for leveraging AI tools while auditing outputs for architecture, performance, and securityAdaptability to evolving AI systems and modern development practicesBachelor's degree or higher in a technical field; 9+ years post-Bachelor's software development (or equivalent with advanced degrees)1+ years of team leadership or technical lead experienceExperience with distributed systems and backend service developmentCross-functional collaborationLeadership and mentorshipStrategic thinking and decision-makingBackend systems design and developmentDistributed systemsPlatform services and infrastructure