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Software Engineer - Snowpark

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Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.

There is only one Data Cloud. Snowflake’s founders started from scratch and designed a data platform built for the cloud that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. But it didn’t stop there. They engineered Snowflake to power the Data Cloud, where thousands of organizations unlock the value of their data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. This is our vision: a world with endless insights to tackle the challenges and opportunities of today and reveal the possibilities of tomorrow.

Snowpark unleashes the power of Snowflake for Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Developers. Snowpark is an interface to Snowflake in different language environments, but also a platform that customers and partners build exciting applications on. And that’s not all - Snowpark is also used by various teams at Snowflake to build new products and features for customers.

THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THIS ROLE:

Be part of the story of development of an industry leading platform for execution of AI/ML and Data Engineering code that works seamlessly with the Snowflake’s data cloud.
Work across functions and across teams - we don’t only work on code that we own, we work with other parts of Snowflake every day
Learn about and contribute to query engine internals, code execution environments, performance debugging, building highly scalable and maintainable systems, and much more
Snowpark is still in an early stage of development - it is an amazing opportunity for outsized impact on our customers and Snowflake’s growth story
Our team culture is a priority - transparency, knowledge sharing, fun events, and helping each other are all part of our work environment.
This is also a great opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most skilled engineers in the industry.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE MOST OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

Passion to learn new things and grow and an enthusiasm to get things done are key to success on this team
4+ years of experience building complex distributed systems
Be a team player - help others, be respectful with each other, and do your part to make the work day fun and impactful
Experience with one of the following is required:
- Delivering API, SDK, framework, or any other software libraries to users
- Expertise of Data Engineering and/or Data Analysis
- Working on compiler
- Working on a database or data warehouse
- Working on a scalable and distributed system in public or private clouds
We mainly write code in Python, C++ and Java, but expertise is not a prerequisite.

AS A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:

Design and develop features, understand customer requirements and meet business goals.
Build highly reliable software to meet the needs of the largest customers.
Enhance the programmability surface of Snowflake and improve the experience of the data developer.
Analyze fault-tolerance and high availability issues, performance and scale challenges, and solve them.
Ensure operational readiness of the services and meet the commitments to our customers regarding reliability, availability and performance.

Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.

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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What You Should Know About Software Engineer - Snowpark, Snowflake

Are you ready to build the future of the AI Data Cloud? Join Snowflake as a Software Engineer - Snowpark in Bellevue and be part of our impactful journey. At Snowflake, we’ve created a data platform that redefines the possibilities of data utilization, and Snowpark is a vital piece of our mission. This unique interface empowers Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and developers to unleash their creativity and build groundbreaking applications on our robust platform. As a Software Engineer on our team, you will play a crucial role in the development of features that directly contribute to the evolution of our industry-leading platform, specifically designed for executing AI/ML and Data Engineering code. Experience an engaging open culture where teamwork extends beyond writing code. You will collaborate across functions, delving into query engine internals, performance debugging, and the creation of scalable systems. This role is equally a learning opportunity as it offers you the chance to work alongside some of the brightest engineers in the field. With your passion and enthusiasm, you'll help shape our offerings as we navigate the early stages of Snowpark development. So, if you have 4+ years of experience in building complex distributed systems and a desire to innovate within a collaborative, fun environment, we want to hear from you. At Snowflake, every day is a chance to create something extraordinary while making a tangible impact on our customers' success.

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As a Software Engineer - Snowpark at Snowflake, your primary responsibilities include designing and developing robust features that enhance our platform, analyzing high availability issues, and ensuring operational readiness. You'll work on performance challenges and promote collaborative development by engaging with cross-functional teams, ultimately contributing to Snowflake's innovative solutions.