Technical Program Manager, Hardware

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.

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it's always the fastest way to share a moment!

We're looking for a Technical Program Manager, Hardware to join Spectacles Hardware Engineering team at Snap! You'll be responsible for the design, development, and innovation of Snap hardware with the objective of delivering first-in-class consumer electronics hardware.

What you'll do :

• Collaborate with development teams in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software, and operations to define product requirements and identify optimal design strategies for device performance and manufacturing, for next generation hardware modules.
• Coordinate scoping, definition, and execution of next generation hardware modules
• Define and audit stage gates and milestones related to hardware modules; delivering regular updates to senior leadership while meeting aggressive schedules
• Lead and manage to deliver hardware modules per project timelines
• Manage budgets for development, builds and supplier / vendor relationships
• Effectively communicate the program status to multi-functional partners and leadership.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts quickly and efficiently.
• Build strong working relationships and foster collaboration between teams
• Proactively identify, assess and mitigate program risks and dependencies
• Drive best practices and production processes in a fast-paced environment
• Plan milestones, anticipate setbacks, and support troubleshooting and / or contingency plans
• Develop business relationships with external partners, contractors, and vendors

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

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!

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 $190,000-$284,000 annually.

Zone B :

The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$270,000 annually.

Zone C :

The base salary range for this position is $162,000-$241,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.