Full-Time

Product Manager

Core Snapchat

Posted on 4/16/2025

Snapchat

Snapchat

1-10 employees

Multimedia messaging app with disappearing content

Compensation Overview

$121k - $214k/yr

+ Equity (RSUs)

Mid

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Palo Alto, CA, USA + 3 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA

Expected to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • Ability to collaborate and build trust with engineers, designers, data science and other cross-functional teammates
  • Ability to think creatively and approach problems with system-level thinking
  • Ability to independently initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
  • Skilled in concise communication and influencing outcomes
  • Knowledge of product-oriented quantitative analysis, including statistical analysis
  • BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
  • 3+ years of experience building and shipping products at a consumer or advertising technology company
Responsibilities
  • Prioritize features, build roadmaps, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that power core Snapchat experiences like Chat, Camera, Maps, and Content products and features.
  • Lead a product area aligned with your expertise, such as Core Growth and User Experience, Augmented Reality, Bitmoji, Content Creation and Discovery, or Emerging Products, driving innovation and delivering features that engage Snapchat’s global community.
  • Build trust and credibility through high-quality decision-making, a deep understanding of Snapchat’s user base, and delivering meaningful outcomes that enhance everyday interactions on the platform.
  • Partner with Designers, Engineers, Data Scientists, and User Researchers to build seamless and intuitive products that users love, while iterating on features to meet evolving needs.
  • Drive collaboration across adjacent teams to align priorities and ensure the successful execution of initiatives that shape Snapchat’s consumer experience.
  • Execute across the product lifecycle, from gathering and defining requirements to writing specs, creating workflows, running experiments, and coordinating marketing and launch plans.
  • Innovate on and enhance core Snapchat products like Chat, Camera, Maps, and Content features, ensuring they remain engaging, relevant, and impactful for users worldwide.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands on experience across the entire product lifecycle including: defining product needs, prioritization, pre/post-launch execution

Snapchat is a multimedia messaging app that enables users to send photos, videos, and messages that disappear after being viewed. It is particularly popular among teens and young adults, focusing on real-time communication and social interaction. Users can enhance their experience with features like Stories, Spotlight, and video calls. Snapchat generates revenue primarily through advertising, offering businesses the ability to create immersive, fullscreen ads and public profiles to engage with their audience. The platform's Ads Manager allows advertisers to set flexible budgets and target specific demographics, making it easier for them to reach their desired customers. Snapchat's goal is to foster user engagement and connectivity while providing a unique social media experience.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$60M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-powered Sponsored Lenses attract advertisers seeking innovative audience connections.
  • Snapcash enhances user convenience, potentially boosting retention.
  • Creator Connect taps into India's growing creator economy, increasing user-generated content.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors' lighter XR eyewear may overshadow Snapchat's efforts in the XR space.
  • AR Lens experiences may lose user interest if novelty fades quickly.
  • AI-powered ads could face backlash over privacy concerns, affecting user trust.

What makes Snapchat unique

  • Snapchat's AI-powered Sponsored Lenses offer personalized, immersive brand engagement.
  • Snapcash partnership with Square integrates financial services into Snapchat's platform.
  • Snapchat's AR Lens experiences leverage cross-industry collaborations for engaging content.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

Parental Leave

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