Staff Technical Program Manager, ML Platform

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 operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services. At Snap, the Technical Program Manager (TPM) is not a traditional project coordinator—this is a strategic, high-leverage leadership role designed for deep technical operators who thrive at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning, data analytics, and program execution. TPMs at Snap are single-threaded owners of large-scale, high-stakes, and often ambiguous programs. They combine engineering depth with execution precision, earning visibility and trust across the company by driving outcomes that power the core of our products and infrastructure. Unlike industry-standard TPM roles, Snap TPMs are hands-on contributors who write Python notebooks, build dashboards and automation tools, and partner closely with engineering leaders to shape technical roadmaps, make architectural trade-offs, and drive the operating rhythm of the business. The most successful TPMs possess the ability to grasp new concepts quickly, navigate technical complexity, and adapt in fast-moving environments. This role is ideal for former engineers or data scientists who have evolved into program leaders without leaving their technical roots behind. Our interview process reflects the technical rigor and strategic impact expected of TPMs at Snap. Unlike typical program management interviews, our process is designed to evaluate candidates' ability to think like engineers and act like owners. Candidates begin with an introductory conversation with the hiring manager, followed by a technical screen that dives into core program execution and engineering fundamentals. From there, candidates complete a hands-on data analytics assessment via HackerRank, where they write executable Python and SQL code to analyze real-world data problems. The final stage is a virtual onsite, which includes a program leadership presentation and three 1:1 interviews with senior leaders across Snap. Throughout, we assess not only communication and collaboration skills but also technical fluency, first-principles thinking, and the ability to drive strategic outcomes in complex, ambiguous environments. As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Snap, you will: 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

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