Snowflake

Activation Solution Engineer

Chester, Maryland, United States

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$99,100 – $137,800Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cloud Computing, Data Platform, Software as a ServiceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess project management skills to track and manage customer timelines with allocated resources, along with an understanding of data architecture, data analytics, and cloud technology. Hands-on experience with SQL is required, complemented by familiarity with database technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Azure SQL, and BigQuery, as well as scripting languages like Python. Experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is essential, alongside the ability to solve customer-specific business problems and apply Snowflake’s solutions. A University degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is needed, and the SnowPro Core certification is a plus. Understanding of Data Science concepts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

The Activation Solution Engineer will engage with newly signed customers through quick start outreach within the first 90 days, setting objectives and generating relevant documentation. They will be accountable for documenting onboarding activities in tools like Salesforce, collaborating with account teams to highlight risks and engage cross-functional resources, and answering technical questions from customers regarding Snowflake’s technology and solutions. This role involves identifying gaps and enablement assistance for customer’s technical users, orchestrating Snowflake’s internal programs to support the customer’s onboarding journey, and managing a customer portfolio to increase platform usage, adoption, and growth through retention and growth strategies. Furthermore, they will promote self-sufficiency by creating and sharing knowledge, provide sentiment analysis and success planning, and identify recurring problems to suggest continuous improvement, while also handling multiple projects simultaneously and communicating Snowflake’s vision to diverse audiences.

Skills

SQL
Data Architecture
Data Analytics
Cloud Technology
Python
Database Technology
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
Project Management
Customer Communication
Problem-Solving
Salesforce

Snowflake

Data management and analytics platform

About Snowflake

Snowflake provides a platform called the AI Data Cloud that helps organizations manage and analyze their data. This platform allows users to store and process large amounts of data efficiently, offering services like data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and data sharing. Snowflake's system works by uniting data from different sources, enabling secure sharing and performing various types of analytics. What sets Snowflake apart from its competitors is its ability to operate seamlessly across multiple public clouds, allowing users to access their data from anywhere. The company's goal is to help businesses leverage their data for better decision-making by providing a flexible subscription-based service that scales according to their needs.

Key Metrics

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,341.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

We've got your back - We offer comprehensive health insurance plans, health savings accounts, robust retirement plans, and generous life and disability insurance.
A Balanced Lifestyle - All Snowflakes have access to our weekly online lunch and learns, virtual workout classes, and ergonomic work-from-home equipment. We offer on-demand mental health and wellness programs to support our employees and their families.
Your People Matter - Help offset the cost of growing your family with our fertility benefits and family planning resources. Count on our generous time-off and various leave plans for you to rest, refuel, and sustain a great work-life balance.
Global Snowflake Team - No matter where you are in the world, we will get you connected and supported with a work-from-home setup.
Treat Yourself - Personalize your Snowflake benefits by tapping into our employee discounts and pre-tax selections.
Invest In Your Future - Eligible employees enjoy new hire equity, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a quarterly bonus or commission program.

Risks

Integration challenges from Datavolo acquisition may disrupt operations and customer service.
Increased competition from Mistral AI could challenge Snowflake's market position.
Convertible senior notes pricing may increase financial pressure if market conditions worsen.

Differentiation

Snowflake offers a unified platform for diverse data workloads, unlike traditional solutions.
The AI Data Cloud enables near-unlimited scale and performance for data mobilization.
Snowflake's seamless multi-cloud experience ensures efficient data operations across locations.

Upsides

Acquisition of Datavolo enhances Snowflake's open data integration capabilities.
Investment in Metaplane boosts AI-driven data quality solutions for Snowflake users.
Snowflake Ventures' investment in Hex expands accessibility of data tools to non-technical users.

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