Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable systems that handle large volumes of data. Your expertise in Java and cloud technologies enables you to develop high-performance applications that meet real business needs. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to push the boundaries of technology to drive innovation.

Your background includes working with APIs and microservices, allowing you to design and implement robust solutions that support various workloads. You understand the importance of low-latency access to metadata and are committed to ensuring data security through best practices like geo-replication and immutable snapshots.

You are analytical and detail-oriented, capable of solving complex problems while maintaining a high standard of engineering excellence. Your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams ensures that you can translate technical requirements into actionable tasks.

Desirable

Experience with Snowflake's architecture or similar data cloud platforms is a plus. Familiarity with distributed systems and high-scale applications will help you excel in this role. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Snowflake, you will be part of a talented team dedicated to shaping the future of the Data Cloud. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain high-scale APIs that power various workloads, from analytics to AI functions. You will work closely with other engineers to ensure that our services run efficiently and can handle trillions of requests per day.

You will also be involved in the design and implementation of the metadata infrastructure, ensuring that it provides low-latency and highly consistent access to users. Your role will require you to solve real business needs at scale, applying your software engineering skills to accelerate growth and innovation.

Collaboration is key in this position, as you will partner with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver impactful solutions. You will participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement within the team.

What we offer

At Snowflake, we believe in empowering our employees to achieve their full potential. You will be part of a culture that values impact, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in building a future where technology and careers can thrive together.