Job Description
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Content & Partnerships team is responsible for the design, development, and execution of strategic initiatives, with a focus on driving product innovation, content creativity, and audience growth. The AR Platform Partnerships team’s vision is to grow Snap’s AR ecosystem by attracting, engaging, and supporting developers and creators and ensuring that they are successfully building AR with Lens Studio. The team helps protect the long-term health of this ecosystem by constantly balancing the interests of AR creators and developers, our platform products like Camera Kit, content consumers, and Snap.
We’re looking for an AR Developer Relations Manager to join Snap Inc! As a member of the AR Platform Partnerships team, you will manage product focused initiatives and develop a vibrant community of AR creators and developers who build on Lens Studip. Working remotely in the US, you’ll collaborate with Camera Platform, Marketing, and Snap Lab to help scale our Lens Creator and Developer Ecosystem globally.
- What you’ll do:
- Build and own AR developer programs and activations for the developer community on Lens Studio
- Work cross functionally at Snap on GTM strategies and to bring developers early access to tech and features by effectively communicating and managing the relationship with these developers
- Build awareness, motivate, and attract AR creators and developers to build with Lens Studio
- Help identify gaps in the Lens Studio developer and creator experience and communicate those to our product teams
- Help document and analyze community feedback in a structured way and suggest measures to best serve our community of developers and creators
- Build a deep knowledge of Lens Studio, Snap AR, and Snapchat offerings to articulate how these tools can enable developers to be successful
- Develop and manage relationships with technical and creative leaders and influencers within key industry segments
- Manage information flows and act as a subject matter expert to internal and external partners with regard to monitor the success of AR creators and developers inside the Snap ecosystem
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external creators
- Ability to explain technical concepts and solutions (AR) in a way most people would understand
- Strong analytical skills which allow for creative methods to achieve results and solve problems cross functionally
- Agile mindset with proven people and resource management skills
- An enthusiast who has a strong passion for the future of AR/VR
- Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree in a relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience in developer relationship management and/or experience growing technical or creative communities
- 2+ years of experience working with AR/VR creators and developers or game developers or technical creators
- Experience of working within cross-functional teams (developer relations, product, marketing, support, etc)
- Working understanding of 3D engine software like Lens Studio, Unity and/or 3D modeling and animation software like Maya
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Past entrepreneurial experience is a plus
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at
accommodations-ext@snap.com .
Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!