Technical Program Manager, Level 4

Snap Inc.

Actively hiring Posted today Verified listing
Santa Monica, CA · Seattle, WA Posted today $157,000$235,000 / year

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Similar $189k
This role $196k
$141k most similar roles pay here $245k

This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$213,843 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $196k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

Snap Inc. currently has 55 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,000–$313,000 across 39 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR

At Snap, a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Level 4 is a strategic leader who drives large-scale, high-stakes programs with deep technical expertise. This role involves single-threaded ownership of complex initiatives that span multiple engineering teams, requiring proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools like Grafana or Looker to build dashboards and automation scripts. TPMs collaborate closely with engineering leaders to shape roadmaps, make architectural decisions, and ensure operational excellence while scaling systems cost-effectively. Ideal candidates have a background in software engineering or data science, experience leading ambiguous programs in fast-paced environments, and strong skills in hands-on data analytics and technical design.

Skills

Python SQL Grafana GitHub JIRA Kubernetes Docker Spark Airflow Hive Kafka Flink AWS GCP CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead complex, cross-functional programs requiring deep technical understanding.
  • Manage ambiguity and dependencies as a single-threaded owner for critical programs.
  • Use data analytics (Python, SQL) to guide program execution and communicate with stakeholders.
  • Build automation tools and improve internal systems to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Shape engineering roadmaps and influence technical decisions across diverse teams.
  • Drive the operating rhythm of business, ensuring cost-conscious scalability and performance.

What we're looking for

  • At least 2 years of experience leading cross-functional technical programs.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale, ambiguous projects across distributed teams.
  • Strong proficiency with Python and SQL for data analysis and tool building.
  • Experience using data visualization tools like Grafana or Looker to build dashboards.
  • Background in software engineering and contributing to technical design and roadmap planning.
  • Comfort operating with high visibility and accountability, thriving on ownership and impact.

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