Manager Software Engineering

Cannocksnap; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Engineering Manager to join the Spectacles team in London. This role involves implementing software for AR glasses, managing a dynamic team, and collaborating across disciplines. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ programming, experience leading technical teams, and a degree in a related field. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered at this innovative firm.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Long-term success compensation packages

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming C and C++ on Linux-based platforms.
• Extensive post-bachelor experience in software development.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain software for multiplayer experiences on AR glasses.
• Manage and mentor a team of developers.
• Set strategy, evaluate technical trade-offs, and build a roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on SnapOS.

Skills

C++ programming

API design

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

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, Lens Studio, and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

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

What You’ll Do

• 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 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 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 experience in software development.
• 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.

We provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities or special needs. Please let us know how we can support you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV7t31iR3yYR9ztGDHJpbvL63svWpb6s0afkBkLEjGnDx4Kg/viewform

'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. 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 a diverse team creates innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is an equal‑opportunity employer, 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 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.