Engineering Manager - Openflow at Snowflake: Menlo Park, CA

Role Overview

Are you a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for data integration and building high-performing teams? Snowflake is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Openflow team in Menlo Park, CA. In this role, you'll lead a team of talented engineers in developing the core of Snowflake’s open, extensible, and secure data integration platform. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of data movement and make a significant impact on enterprises worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and grow a team of engineers building Openflow’s control plane, data plane, and connectors.
• Translate product strategy into an executable engineering roadmap.
• Organize the team for fast, high-quality delivery.
• Own your area in production and ensure reliability.
• Manage technical debt and support burden.
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels.
• Hire and retain exceptional talent.
• Model Snowflake’s values and engineering leadership.
• Contribute hands-on when appropriate.

A Day in the Life

Imagine starting your day by meeting with your team to review progress on current projects. You'll provide guidance, remove roadblocks, and ensure everyone is aligned on priorities. Next, you'll collaborate with product managers and TPMs to refine the engineering roadmap, ensuring it aligns with the overall product strategy. A significant portion of your day may be spent in code and design reviews, ensuring high-quality code and architectural soundness. You'll also dedicate time to mentoring engineers, providing feedback, and helping them achieve their career goals. Finally, you'll participate in meetings with other engineering leaders to discuss cross-functional initiatives and share best practices.

Why Menlo Park, CA?

Menlo Park is at the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a vibrant ecosystem of technology companies, startups, and venture capital firms. This location provides unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and career growth. Being in Menlo Park allows you to tap into a diverse talent pool and stay at the forefront of technological innovation. Snowflake's Menlo Park office offers a collaborative and dynamic work environment, with access to cutting-edge resources and amenities.

Career Path

At Snowflake, we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. As an Engineering Manager on the Openflow team, you'll have opportunities to advance your career in several directions. You could grow into a Senior Engineering Manager role, overseeing multiple teams and larger initiatives. Alternatively, you could pursue a technical leadership path, becoming a Principal Engineer or Architect, where you'll focus on driving technical innovation and setting the technical direction for the organization. Snowflake provides a supportive environment with mentorship programs, training resources, and opportunities to expand your skillset.

Salary & Benefits

Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $280,000 annually. In addition to salary, Snowflake provides a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Health savings accounts (HSAs)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness programs and resources
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Commuter benefits
• On-site amenities (varies by location)
• Employee discounts
• Company-sponsored events and activities

Innovation Culture

Snowflake is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact. We encourage employees to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and experiment with new ideas. Our Openflow team is at the forefront of data integration innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions that empower enterprises to unlock the full potential of their data. We value diversity of thought and believe that different perspectives lead to better outcomes. Snowflake provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced engineering leader with a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for the Engineering Manager - Openflow position at Snowflake. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience, skills, and accomplishments. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What is Snowflake's Openflow platform?

   Openflow is Snowflake's open, extensible, and secure data integration platform for real-time, bi-directional data movement. It allows enterprises to seamlessly integrate data from various sources and applications, enabling real-time analytics and data-driven decision-making.

2. What are the key responsibilities of an Engineering Manager on the Openflow team?

   The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and growing a team of engineers, translating product strategy into an engineering roadmap, ensuring high-quality delivery, owning their area in production, managing technical debt, mentoring engineers, and hiring exceptional talent.

3. What qualifications are required for this role?

   The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing a team of 10+ engineers, a strong technical background in distributed systems or data platforms, demonstrated ability to grow organizational capacity, and a track record of effective product development and execution.

4. What is the work environment like at Snowflake?

   Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where employees feel safe to speak up, collaborate across functions and time zones, and focus on what’s best for customers and for Snowflake as a whole.

5. What opportunities are there for career growth at Snowflake?

   Snowflake is committed to investing in our employees' growth and development. As an Engineering Manager, you'll have opportunities to advance your career into senior management roles or pursue a technical leadership path.

6. What is the salary range for this position?

   The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $280,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

7. What benefits does Snowflake offer?

   Snowflake offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

8. What is it like to work in Menlo Park, CA?

   Menlo Park is at the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a vibrant ecosystem of technology companies and startups. It provides unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and career growth.

9. How does Snowflake support diversity and inclusion?

   Snowflake is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different perspectives lead to better outcomes and foster an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.

10. What are Snowflake's core values?

    Snowflake's core values include customer-centricity, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. We strive to create a culture where employees are empowered to make a difference and deliver exceptional results.