Frontend Engineer - Streamlit at Snowflake: Revolutionizing Data Application Development

Snowflake is at the forefront of revolutionizing how organizations leverage their data. By bringing the power of Streamlit directly into the Snowflake Data Cloud, we're empowering enterprises to unlock the full potential of their data assets. As a Frontend Engineer on the Streamlit in Snowflake (SiS) team, you'll be a key player in creating seamless, enterprise-grade data application experiences that run natively within Snowflake's secure and scalable platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data application development and make a significant impact on how enterprises worldwide interact with their data.

Role Overview

As a Frontend Engineer on the SiS team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the user interface for Streamlit within the Snowflake environment. You'll collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. Your work will directly impact the productivity and efficiency of data scientists, analysts, and other users who rely on Streamlit to build and deploy data applications.

This role requires a strong understanding of modern frontend technologies, including React, TypeScript, and related tools. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment and be able to adapt to changing priorities. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.

A Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse into what your day-to-day might look like:

• Collaborating with designers and product managers to define and refine user interface requirements.
• Writing clean, well-documented, and testable code using React, TypeScript, and other frontend technologies.
• Implementing new features and improving existing ones to enhance the user experience.
• Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues in a complex, distributed environment.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development.
• Participating in sprint planning and other agile ceremonies.
• Contributing to the overall architecture and design of the Streamlit in Snowflake platform.

Why Bellevue, WA?

Bellevue, Washington, is a vibrant city located just across Lake Washington from Seattle. It's a hub for technology and innovation, with a thriving startup ecosystem and a strong presence of major tech companies. Bellevue offers a high quality of life, with excellent schools, beautiful parks, and a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The city is also known for its diverse and welcoming community.

Snowflake's Bellevue office is located in the heart of downtown, offering easy access to restaurants, shops, and public transportation. The office provides a modern and collaborative work environment, with amenities such as a fully stocked kitchen, game room, and on-site gym.

Career Path

Snowflake is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. As a Frontend Engineer on the SiS team, you'll have the chance to develop your skills and expertise in a variety of areas, including frontend development, cloud computing, and data science.

Potential career paths for this role include:

• Senior Frontend Engineer: Lead and mentor other engineers on the team, and take on more complex and challenging projects.
• Staff Engineer: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the entire engineering organization.
• Engineering Manager: Manage a team of engineers and be responsible for their performance and development.
• Architect: Design and implement the overall architecture of the Streamlit in Snowflake platform.

Salary & Benefits

Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package that is designed to attract and retain top talent. The estimated salary range for this role is $120,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Snowflake also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday policy
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs and resources
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

Innovation Culture

Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation and encourages its employees to think outside the box. The company is committed to investing in research and development and providing its employees with the resources they need to succeed. Snowflake also encourages collaboration and teamwork, and provides its employees with opportunities to learn from each other.

How to Apply

If you're a talented and passionate Frontend Engineer who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. To apply for this role, please submit your resume and cover letter through the Snowflake careers website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Streamlit? Streamlit is an open-source Python library that makes it easy to create and share beautiful, custom web apps for machine learning and data science.
2. What is Snowflake? Snowflake is a cloud-based data warehousing platform that enables organizations to store and analyze vast amounts of data.
3. What is Streamlit in Snowflake (SiS)? SiS brings the power of Streamlit directly into the Snowflake Data Cloud, allowing users to build and deploy data applications natively within the Snowflake environment.
4. What technologies will I be working with? You'll be working with a modern tech stack including React, TypeScript, Emotion, and Python, all integrated within Snowflake's enterprise data platform.
5. What are the key responsibilities of this role? Your responsibilities include building industry-leading features, creating intuitive user experiences, leading cross-functional projects, and ensuring seamless integration with Snowflake's security and governance features.
6. What qualifications are required for this role? We're looking for candidates with 3+ years of experience, strong development skills in TypeScript/JavaScript and React, proficiency in backend languages like Python, and a deep understanding of modern web application architecture.
7. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.
8. What is the work environment like at Snowflake? Snowflake offers a collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced work environment where employees are encouraged to innovate and make a difference.
9. What are the opportunities for growth at Snowflake? Snowflake is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. Potential career paths include Senior Frontend Engineer, Staff Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Architect.
10. What are the benefits of working at Snowflake? Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and employee stock purchase plan.