Software Engineer - Platform Infrastructure Engineering

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Build a deep understanding of Snowflake's infrastructure and services.
• Demonstrate both infrastructure and software engineering expertise by contributing to the team charter to build and operate highly scalable, resilient, and performant infrastructure.
• Work on large and complex projects that build frameworks, platforms, tools, and automation which will serve and enable the various other engineering teams at Snowflake.
• Build intuitive and resilient APIs and libraries for other developers as well as Snowflake customers.
• Evangelize and drive adoption of the Platform & Framework built by the team to meet business goals.
• Support junior team members, contribute with excellent code quality, documentation, and software development best practices.

Requirements

• BS/CS, MS/CS, or equivalent.
• At least 5+ years of experience in software development (SaaS experience preferred).
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, coding skills, and knowledge of software development best practices.
• Strong bias towards action and not afraid to take up manual and operational tasks to get things done.
• Strong sense of ownership and desire to build great tools & frameworks for other engineers.
• Fluent in one or more languages (Golang, Java, Python, C++).
• Tremendous attention to detail and ability to build reliable and scalable software systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• A strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and drive project success, and a passion for problem-solving.
• Motivated by solving problems & delivering solutions, not by the tools, novelty, or glamour of the challenge.
• Comfortable with projects that begin with incomplete information or ambiguity.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SaaS platforms.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Educational background in BS/CS, MS/CS, or equivalent.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $157,000 - $230,000 plus bonus and equity plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending & health savings account.
• At least 12 paid holidays and paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Other company benefits.