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Lead Software Engineer, Query Performance Specialist

2 months ago


San Mateo, California, United States Snowflake Computing Full time

Join the forefront of the data transformation journey with Snowflake.

We are dedicated to crafting the most advanced data and application platform in the industry. Our culture of "Get It Done" empowers every team member to innovate, make a significant impact, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

At the heart of our data cloud is the Snowflake Database Engineering team, responsible for developing the core query engine that processes vast amounts of diverse data for our clients. This role involves creating cutting-edge query optimizations, executing techniques for unparalleled performance, and building a database system that is efficient, high-performing, and scalable.

We are in search of an exceptional Lead Software Engineer to enhance our team.
AS A LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:

  • Design, develop, and maintain a highly distributed and efficient database system with a focus on Query Performance
  • Engage in technical, design, and product discussions within your team
  • Convert product specifications into actionable engineering tasks for your team
  • Utilize your strong leadership skills to successfully deliver complex projects while maintaining high-quality standards
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Strong engineering fundamentals with an emphasis on query processing
  • A proven history of leading significant projects with team collaboration
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming and SQL optimization techniques
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal communication skills
PREFERABLE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
  • Query Optimization; including heuristic-based query rewrites, cost-based optimizations, cardinality estimations, and plan stability
  • Experience in designing and implementing cloud-scale distributed database systems
WHY CONSIDER A ROLE AS A LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN DATABASE ENGINEERING AT SNOWFLAKE?

This is a remarkable opportunity to:
  • Collaborate with a talented team of industry experts and emerging leaders in building a top-tier data management system
  • Take ownership of your professional development - this position will challenge you to grow as a technical leader
  • Gain extensive experience while delivering crucial components of a highly distributed, robust, and secure enterprise SaaS platform that serves numerous clients and processes billions of complex queries daily
Snowflake is rapidly expanding, and we are scaling our team to support and accelerate our growth. We seek individuals who align with our values, challenge conventional thinking, and drive innovation while shaping their future and that of Snowflake.

Every Snowflake employee is expected to adhere to the company's confidentiality and security protocols for managing sensitive information. It is essential for all employees to maintain the security and confidentiality of customer data.