Technical Program Manager, Level 4

Technical Program Manager (TPM) – Snap Responsibilities Lead complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple engineering organizations and require deep technical understanding, rigorous execution, and strategic influence. Operate as a single-threaded owner (STO) for the most critical programs, managing ambiguity, dependencies, and alignment across diverse technical teams. Own the full lifecycle of programs—from ideation to execution to operational excellence—delivering outcomes that support Snap’s product, infrastructure, and platform goals. Partner directly with engineering and product leadership to shape roadmaps, influence technical decisions, and drive accountability. Use hands-on data analytics (Python, SQL, dashboards, notebooks) to guide programs with data, uncover insights, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders. Contribute to Snap’s technical ecosystem by building automation tools, improving internal systems, and identifying opportunities for platform-wide transformation. Work across both development programs (spanning multiple orgs with complex interdependencies) and platform excellence programs (focused on reliability, efficiency, and performance). Drive the operating rhythm of the business, ensuring engineering systems scale effectively while remaining cost-conscious and performant. Mentor and grow other junior TPMs and Engineers to scale the performance of the org. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of experience. 2+ years of experience spanning Engineering / Technical Program Management leading cross‑functional efforts in the software or tech industry in a data‑driven environment. A proven track record of leading large‑scale, ambiguous programs across distributed teams in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments, especially in the areas of improving platform reliability, operational stability, and performance of production systems. Strong proficiency with Python and SQL, and experience using data to analyze systems, build tools, or inform decisions. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana, Looker, Tableau), building dashboards, source control (e.g., GitHub), ticket management (e.g., JIRA). Experience working directly with engineers and contributing to technical design, architectural trade‑offs, and roadmap planning. Comfort operating with high visibility and accountability; you thrive on ownership and impact. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new domains, systems, and technologies. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications A background in software engineering or infrastructure systems. Familiarity with cloud‑native infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools like Kubernetes or Docker. Background in building internal tools or developer platforms to improve engineering velocity and system reliability. Experience managing production systems, reliability initiatives, or cost optimization programs. Exposure to high‑scale consumer technology or social platforms with strong privacy, performance, or safety requirements. Strong storytelling and presentation skills—especially with senior engineering or executive audiences. Masters or PhD in a highly analytical field. Compensation In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $142,000-$214,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$203,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $121,000-$182,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Benefits Snap Inc. offers benefits that 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. 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