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JOB DESCRIPTION

Build the future of data. Join the Snowflake team.

Snowflake is one of the fastest growing enterprise software companies ever. We’re looking for an exceptional engineer to work with the Manageability team.

Snowflake customers frequently cite user experience and the ability to elevate the database from the Cloud Providers. The Manageability team provides the basis for our Global platform strategy, helping with ease of management across multiple accounts and a centralized view of data usage.

AS A PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN MANAGEABILITY YOU WILL:

  • Lead the teams to drive projects from idea formulation, to design, and to implementation.
  • Drive great partnership with the product management team.
  • Grow and build a strong, healthy, and diverse team through mentoring and coaching.
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams and cross functional teams.
  • Provide strong technical leadership to the team and partner teams.
  • Build the vision for the team along with product management.

 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH:

  • 15+ years of experience in backend development
  • 5+ years of experience working and leading teams building large distributed systems
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Extensive work experience in strongly typed object oriented languages: C++/Java/C#
  • Extensive and strong development experience in cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, is a plus.
  • Strong hands-on skills. Can drill deep into the complex system design and implementation when needed.
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related majors, or equivalent experience.

 

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

  • The estimated base salary range for this role is $232,000 - $362,200.
  • 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?

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Company

Snowflake

Job Posted

a year ago

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Full-time

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Experience Level

13-17 years

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San Mateo, California, United States

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