Snowflake

Principal Software Engineer - Machine Learning

Menlo Park, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience building large-scale AI/ML systems and proven leadership as a Principal Engineer focused on ML developer tools and platforms. A strong passion for AI/ML infrastructure and applications of LLMs is essential, along with a deep appreciation for building end-to-end customer-facing products. Experience working with cross-functional teams, research teams, and product managers is required. Strong computer science fundamentals, including proficiency with data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems, are necessary, with fluency in Python or Java preferred. Familiarity or expertise with machine learning and deep learning frameworks like Pytorch and XGBoost is also required. A BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related majors is mandatory.

Responsibilities

The Principal Software Engineer will build customer-facing AI-based services and platforms for machine learning. They will design and implement highly scalable distributed platforms within the global Snowflake platform and participate in decision-making processes on technical or business issues. Collaboration with engineers across teams to deliver cross-functional initiatives is expected, along with ensuring operational readiness of the services and meeting commitments to customers regarding reliability, availability, and performance.

Skills

Python
Pytorch
XGBoost
Data Structures
Algorithms
Distributed Systems
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Java
Product Development

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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