Lead Software Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud computing or platform engineering. Your strong software engineering fundamentals allow you to tackle complex problems effectively, and you possess excellent communication and collaboration skills that help you build alignment across teams. You have a proven ownership mindset and are self-directed, thriving in environments where you can solve intricate challenges. Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, or C++ is essential for your success in this role.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is highly valued, as is a background in infrastructure engineering. Familiarity with automated deployment and lifecycle management will set you apart. You are someone who enjoys mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership on large, complex projects.

What you'll do

As a Lead Software Engineer at Snowflake, you will build a deep understanding of our infrastructure and services, applying both infrastructure and software engineering principles to deliver a highly scalable, resilient, and performant platform. You will lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support as they grow in their roles. Your responsibilities will include championing platform adoption across partner teams to meet business goals, and you will be involved in the technical leadership of projects that span infrastructure, platforms, tools, and automation in the cloud. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our cloud infrastructure meets the needs of our users and supports the company's growth objectives.

What we offer

At Snowflake, we foster a culture of impact, innovation, and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly influence the company's success. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us to build a future for yourself and Snowflake, where you can make a significant impact in the cloud computing space.