Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in AI and machine learning — you've led projects that integrate complex AI solutions into existing architectures, ensuring they are scalable and reliable. Your background includes a strong understanding of natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs), which you have applied in real-world scenarios to drive innovation and efficiency.

You are a technical leader who thrives on collaboration — you enjoy working closely with research teams to translate cutting-edge AI innovations into production-ready services. Your ability to influence product direction and shape system architecture is complemented by your hands-on engineering skills, allowing you to contribute effectively to both strategic and tactical initiatives.

You possess strong ownership qualities and are adept at driving complex initiatives from concept to production — your experience has taught you how to navigate challenges and deliver impactful solutions that align with organizational goals. You are passionate about pushing the pace of innovation and are eager to challenge ordinary thinking.

Desirable

Experience with cloud computing platforms and architectures is a plus — familiarity with Snowflake's architecture or similar data platforms will help you integrate AI capabilities seamlessly. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will act as a technical leader within the AI team at Snowflake — your primary responsibility will be to architect and develop AI-powered services that integrate deeply with Snowflake’s existing infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that these services are not only innovative but also reliable and scalable.

You will shape the technical direction of projects, influencing both the architecture and the development processes — your insights will help raise the technical bar across teams, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the solutions delivered are of the highest quality. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience to help them grow in their roles.

Your work will involve close collaboration with research teams to bring AI innovations into production — you will be responsible for translating theoretical concepts into practical applications that deliver real value to customers. This includes designing and implementing robust systems that can handle large volumes of data and complex processing tasks.

What we offer

At Snowflake, you will be part of a culture that values impact, innovation, and collaboration — we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the industry. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development.