About Snowflake
The cloud data platform for seamless data sharing
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: SNOW) - strong equity potential
- Over 1,300 partners managing 250PB of data
- 515 million data workloads processed daily
- $1.4 billion raised to date
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) is a leading cloud data platform headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, designed for data sharing and application development. With over 1,300 partners, Snowflake manages more than 250PB of data and supports over 515 million data workloads daily. The company has raised $1.4 billion ...
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Snowflake offers comprehensive health insurance, robust retirement plans, generous PTO, and on-demand mental health programs. Employees also benefit f...
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Snowflake fosters a culture focused on innovation and collaboration, breaking down data silos with a frictionless cloud platform. The company emphasiz...
Overview
Snowflake is hiring a Principal Software Engineer - Metadata to build scalable metadata systems for the AI Data Cloud. You'll work with technologies like Java and Python to design and implement core foundational features. This position requires significant experience in software engineering and database systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 8+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable systems. Your expertise includes designing and implementing complex database architectures, and you have a strong analytical mindset that allows you to solve performance and scalability challenges effectively.
You possess deep knowledge of distributed systems and have hands-on experience with metadata management. Your proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python enables you to create efficient solutions that meet real business needs at scale.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys influencing product roadmaps and taking ownership of projects. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly makes you an effective partner in cross-functional teams.
Desirable
Experience with cloud-based data platforms and familiarity with Snowflake's architecture would be a plus. You are also comfortable working in an agile environment and have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
As a Principal Software Engineer - Metadata at Snowflake, you will lead the design and development of a highly-parallel and fault-tolerant database system. Your responsibilities will include creating a decentralized caching system for terabytes of metadata and implementing core foundational features such as transactions and metadata APIs.
You will analyze system performance and scalability bottlenecks, providing solutions that enhance the overall efficiency of the Snowflake platform. Your role will also involve collaborating with product teams to influence the product roadmap and ensure that the engineering efforts align with business objectives.
You will mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation within the team. Your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of Snowflake's AI Data Cloud, enabling enterprises to leverage their data effectively.
What we offer
At Snowflake, we provide a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is shaping the future of data management. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.
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