Director of Engineering, AI SQL

Join to apply for the Director of Engineering, AI SQL role at Snowflake. Snowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential — and people too. With a culture that’s all in on impact, innovation, and collaboration, Snowflake is the sweet spot for building big, moving fast, and taking technology — and careers — to the next level. Where Data Does More. Join the Snowflake team. We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our AI SQL organization. As a Director, you will drive the AI SQL organization, which is focused on delivering advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to users without requiring them to be AI experts. Our goal is to democratize AI by surfacing powerful AI functions for predictive and unstructured analytics directly in SQL with minimal configuration. We take care of the entire complex AI lifecycle behind the scenes, enabling users to perform advanced analytics in just seconds. This approach brings AI data directly to data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists, allowing them to apply sophisticated AI models seamlessly as part of their existing workflows within the familiar SQL environment. This organization will have a significant and lasting impact on Snowflake’s product vision and the future of AI‑powered analytics. In this role at Snowflake, you will: Set the strategic vision for the team and drive accountability for plans and deliverables Hire, develop, and mentor talented senior technical leaders Drive team projects from ideation through implementation with partner teams Translate product requirements into engineering initiatives and coordinate cross‑functionally Foster a culture of creativity and innovation while ensuring practical decision‑making Lead organizational structure evolution and improve engineering efficiency We would love to hear from you if you have: Advanced degree in Computer Science 2+ years of engineering director experience, including managing managers 5+ years of experience leading teams to build database system internals Deep experience with LLM serving and AI infrastructure 10+ years of software engineering experience Strong track record of recruiting and growing technical teams Excellent collaboration and communication skills across global organizations Why join our team at Snowflake? Join us at the forefront of AI innovation where you'll lead transformative initiatives that shape the future of data and artificial intelligence. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge LLM technology while building and mentoring high‑performing engineering teams. Our culture promotes innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem‑solving, offering you the platform to make a significant impact on enterprise AI solutions. 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. Compensation and Benefits The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: The estimated base salary range for this role is $304,000 - $437,000. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan. 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. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr