Build the future of data.
Join the Snowflake team.
Snowflake is built on the belief that any data silo is one too many.
For far too long, organizations have used two separate systems to handle transactional and analytical workloads.
With Unistore, Snowflake delivers one system, one product, and one experience for both transactional and analytical data needs.
This provides one place to get more value from your data while also benefiting from the many features of Snowflake, including unified data governance and security.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to drive strategic initiatives and shape the future of Unistore.
We are solving some unique technical challenges related to hybrid query processing and we are at the beginning of the journey with a ton of opportunities to make a great impact.
AS A PRINCIPAL ENGINEER AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:
Maintain technical ownership and ensure concise collaboration with the technical leadership of other major parts of Snowflake
Set the technical direction for the team and help guide the engineering vision
Architect critical systems and anticipate strategic challenges and opportunities in key areas such as query processing, transaction management or distributed data processing algorithms
Design, develop, and support highly-parallel and fault-tolerant database systems
Own the production rollout of the features of your area while at the same time leveraging and growing other strong engineering talent in your team
Evaluate and determine priorities with a critical understanding of where performance matters most
Analyze and understand performance and scalability bottlenecks in the system and solve them
Pinpoint problems, instrument relevant components as needed, and ultimately implement solutions
Represent your area to Snowflake’s customers as a technical expert
Influence the industry by participating in conferences and technical forums
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
10+ years hands-on software engineering experience in distributed stateful systems, databases or other relevant fields
Significant background in database internals or building core components for data processing systems (query compilation, query execution, storage engines, transaction processing, autonomous tuning and workload optimization)
Strong database fundamentals including SQL, performance and schema design
Strong systems fundamentals including multi-threading, IO subsystem and scheduling
Strong CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
Systems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc.
Fluency in C++, C, or Java preferred
Experience with one or more of the following a plus:
Big Data storage technologies and their applications (HDFS, Cassandra, Columnar Databases, etc.
)
Scalable Key-Value stores such as FoundationDB, RocksDB/LevelDB, DynamoDB, Redis, Cassandra, etc.
Advanced Analytics systems (e.
g.
Time-Series, Complex Event Processing, Forecasting, etc.
)
Distributed systems experience (Consensus protocols, Replication)
Track record of identifying problems, solutions and delivering highly complex projects in distributed systems or databases
BS in Computer Science; Masters or PhD Preferred
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
The estimated base salary range for this role is $235,000 - $368,000.
Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth.
We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
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