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scale, high-performance computing environment. Be part of the vision to create the best data platform.
AS A PRINCIPAL ENGINEER AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:
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:
Track record of identifying problems, solutions and delivering highly complex projects in distributed systems or databases
BS in Computer Science; Masters or PhD Preferred
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?
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?