Engineering Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in engineering management, particularly in AI or machine learning domains — you've successfully led teams that bridge research and engineering, ensuring that innovative ideas are effectively translated into scalable products. Your background includes a strong understanding of model architectures and the ability to guide foundational research while also managing engineering efforts.

You possess deep expertise in AI technologies and have experience with microservice architectures — you've built high-performance systems that operate at enterprise scale, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, encouraging your team to challenge ordinary thinking and push the pace of technological advancement.

You are skilled in designing data pipelines and have a solid grasp of SQL — you understand the importance of data in driving AI solutions and have experience in creating robust data infrastructures that support machine learning models. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is a key asset.

You thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about mentoring and developing talent within your team — you believe in empowering your engineers to take ownership of their work and grow in their careers. Your approach to leadership emphasizes impact, innovation, and collaboration, aligning with Snowflake's core values.

Desirable

Experience with advanced AI technologies such as natural language processing or computer vision would be a plus — you are familiar with the latest trends and advancements in AI and are eager to apply them in practical applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms and their integration into AI solutions is also beneficial.

What you'll do

As the Senior Engineering Manager for Cortex AI Functions, you will lead a team responsible for developing and deploying cutting-edge AI technologies — your role will involve guiding the design of new model architectures and training strategies while ensuring that these innovations are seamlessly integrated into the Snowflake platform. You will oversee the engineering efforts that bring these technologies to life, focusing on building high-performance serving layers and reliability frameworks.

You will collaborate closely with research scientists and engineers to ensure that the AI models are not only innovative but also practical and scalable — your leadership will be crucial in shaping the direction of the team and the technologies being developed. You will be responsible for establishing best practices in engineering and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation.

In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in strategic planning and execution — you will work with cross-functional teams to align AI initiatives with business goals and customer needs. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels will be essential in driving the success of the Cortex AI Functions team.

What we offer

At Snowflake, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is redefining enterprise AI — we offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's growth and success. You will have access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work on projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in AI.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement — we believe in investing in our employees and supporting their growth. Join us at Snowflake and help shape the future of AI in the enterprise space.