Principal Software Engineer, Product Generalist
Snowflake
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION Build the future of data. Join the Snowflake team. Snowflake started with a clear vision: develop a cloud data platform that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. Snowflake developed an innovative new product with a built-for-the-cloud architecture that combines the power of data warehousing, the flexibility of big data platforms, and the elasticity of the cloud at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. We are now a global, world-class organization with offices in more than a dozen countries and serving many more. User Experience is an often cited factor driving our unprecedented customer retention rate. We have built industry leading data tools and visualizations and are looking for experienced engineers that will help us build the next generation of exceptional user interfaces. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Product who can join our efforts in continuing to lead the industry in ease-of-use and customer delights. OUR IDEAL PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER WILL HAVE: BS/CS, MS/CS or equivalent. At least 15+ years experience in software development. At least 10+ years experience in web UI application development. Distributed system development experience is a big plus. Understanding of modern web applications design architecture, good API design patterns, performance and scale. Strong coding skills in Typescript, React, Node, Express. Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker. Additional experience with Python, Go or Java/Kotlin is a plus. Experience building large enterprise applications Tremendous attention to details and ability to build reliable and scalable software systems. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Solid interpersonal skills conducive to a team environment. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Self-motivation, with a strong work ethic and a passion for problem solving. Willingness to share knowledge within the team, creating space and taking initiatives to encourage others to share. Experience and knowledge of Git, JIRA, and Jenkins is a plus. WHY JOIN THE ENGINEERING TEAM AT SNOWFLAKE? Building cutting edge cloud technologies is complex, and our engineering team surmounts the obstacles. As a member of our team, you will: Build an industry-leading data platform that customers love. Learn about and contribute to: Super-robust and secure enterprise SaaS platform that services hundreds of customers and millions of complex queries daily. Highly-scalable and reliable data processing platform that runs on hundreds and thousands of machines. User interfaces bridging the enterprise world with the consumer experience. Collaborate with other software engineers, product managers, test engineers, and product designers. Actively participate in the team processes and technical discussions. Estimate and participate in releasing next versions of the platform, communicating all challenges and breakdowns. Join a world-class team of both industry veterans and rising stars. Support the recruitment process with your technical knowledge and experience. The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: The estimated base salary range for this role is $232,000 - $362,250. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. How do you want to make your impact?
