Manager, Business Intelligence Engineering

Location: Bellevue, India | Los Angeles, Canada | New York, United States | Palo Alto, Canada | San Francisco, Canada | Seattle, India

Department: Growth

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

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.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a camera company believing that the camera—and AR—represent the greatest opportunity to improve the way the world sees and shares authentically. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, explore the world through AR Lenses in Snapchat, and have fun with friends via Spectacles. We’re seeking a Manager, Business Intelligence Engineering for our Growth team’s Data Science & Insights group to unlock massive data sets into actionable insights for our ads platform, fueling Snap’s creative monetization revolution. In this leadership role, you’ll guide a team to establish robust data pipelines, models, and dashboards spotlighting ads performance intertwined with Snapchat’s camera magic and AR innovations. Partnering with Data Science, Product, Engineering, and Business, you’ll deliver deep analyses, root-cause investigations, and data stories that drive revenue growth and platform enhancements. Own metrics for monetization, proactively spot opportunities to supercharge ads via AR creativity, and position your team as the unbiased truth-tellers accelerating Snap’s decision-making. You’ll thrive at Snap if you’re a hands-on data leader passionate about our products, blending technical prowess in BigQuery, Looker, and Airflow with agile collaboration in our vibrant, diverse culture. Join us to shape the future of AR advertising, where data meets imagination to help billions capture and share life’s moments.

What You'll Do

• Lead a high-performing team to build foundational data and analytics capabilities for Snap's ads platform, powering insights into camera-driven AR ads and user engagement
• Collaborate with Data Science, Product, Engineering, and Business partners to design data tools, visualizations, and dashboards that highlight ads performance tied to Snapchat's creative camera experiences
• Operationalize key metrics for the ads platform, ensuring consistency and deep understanding to fuel data-driven decisions in our AR innovation ecosystem
• Develop and maintain efficient data pipelines using BigQuery and Airflow to support analysis, reporting, and real-time dashboarding for monetization
• Own the data model, pipelines, schemas, and structures powering Snap's monetization layer, with a focus on ads integrated with camera and AR features
• Conduct exploratory deep-dive analyses to uncover drivers of revenue and platform performance, delivering actionable insights to leadership
• Lead root-cause investigations for metric regressions, from proactive detection to resolution with long-term product recommendations enhancing user creativity
• Build compelling dashboards visualizing ads platform components, emphasizing AR Lenses, Spectacles, and Snapchat's fun, expressive user moments
• Proactively identify platform and business improvements expected to drive revenue growth through innovative data stories
• Maintain and evolve key metric definitions, recommending enhancements aligned with Snap's mission to empower self-expression via camera technology
• Foster a culture of efficient analytic execution, positioning the team as go-to experts for ads insights in Snap's dynamic, creative environment

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of post-Bachelor’s analytics experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 9+ years of post-grad analytics experience; or PhD in a related technical field + 6+ years of post-grad analytics experience
• 1+ years of relevant people management experience leading analytics or engineering teams
• Hands-on expertise with data warehousing tools, workflow automation, and large-scale data pipelines
• Proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, Looker, and Airflow or similar technologies
• Demonstrated experience owning data models, metrics definitions, and dashboard development for business-critical platforms
• Strong track record of conducting deep-dive analyses and root-cause investigations driving product and revenue improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (Master’s or PhD) in Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Experience as a data scientist or managing data science/engineering teams
• Experience in digital media, advertising platforms, or tech companies focused on consumer apps
• Passion for Snapchat as a daily user with deep knowledge of our ad products, camera features, and AR innovations
• Familiarity with AR technologies, Lens Studio, or Spectacles ecosystem
• Proven impact in fast-paced, creative environments like Snap's innovative culture

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Data-driven analytical mindset with quantitative expertise
• Hands-on with data warehousing (e.g., BigQuery), ETL pipelines, and workflow automation (e.g., Airflow)
• Proficiency in SQL, Looker, and dashboarding tools for compelling visualizations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills in fast-paced settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication for data storytelling
• Ability to thrive in agile, dynamic environments like Snap's creative culture
• Experience using tech to streamline workflows and boost efficiencies
• Deep knowledge of metrics definition, data modeling, and schema design
• Root-cause analysis and investigative skills for performance regressions
• People leadership and team management in analytics/engineering
• Comfort with large-scale data sets from consumer apps and ad platforms
• Passion for AR, camera tech, and innovative products like Snapchat
• Collaborative mindset across Product, Engineering, and Business
• Proactive problem-solving for revenue and platform optimization
• Bias-free truth-telling with data insights, even when challenging

Our Benefits

• Competitive base salary zoned by location: Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) $209,000-$313,000; Zone B $199,000-$297,000; Zone C $178,000-$266,000 annually
• Equity eligibility in the form of RSUs to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Paid parental leave to support family needs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Flexible paid time off and wellness initiatives
• “Default Together” policy with 4+ days in-office to build culture and collaboration
• Snacks, lunches, and perks in Snap offices fostering creativity
• Opportunities for growth in a diverse, innovative team driving AR and camera tech

Compensation

$209,000-$313,000 annually

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

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.