Senior Frontend Engineer - Data Engineering Experience at Snowflake

Role Overview

As a Senior Frontend Engineer in the Data Engineering Experience (DEX) team at Snowflake, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of data engineering. You will be responsible for building elegant web applications and frameworks, contributing to the product vision, and mentoring junior team members. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, driving high-impact initiatives that span our product areas and tech stack.

Day in the Life

Here's a glimpse into a typical day for a Senior Frontend Engineer at Snowflake:

• Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand requirements and define user stories.
• Develop and maintain high-quality frontend code using React, Typescript, and JavaScript.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Work on middle-tier development using NodeJS and Java.
• Design and implement APIs in collaboration with backend engineers.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the frontend applications.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support.
• Participate in team planning and contribute to the product vision.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and trends.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in the frontend applications.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Why Ontario/Toronto?

This position is located in either Ontario, CA or Toronto. Both locations offer a vibrant tech community and a high quality of life. Ontario, CA provides a strategic location within Southern California, offering access to a diverse talent pool and a thriving business environment. Toronto, on the other hand, is a major technology hub in Canada, known for its innovation, multiculturalism, and excellent quality of life. Both locations provide ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Career Path

At Snowflake, we are committed to providing opportunities for career growth and development. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you can progress along several paths, including:

• Principal Engineer: Focus on technical leadership and architectural guidance.
• Engineering Manager: Lead and manage a team of frontend engineers.
• Architect: Design and implement scalable and robust frontend architectures.
• Technical Lead: Provide technical direction and mentorship to the team.

Salary & Benefits

Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is typically between $120,000 and $220,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan (401k with company match)
• Employee stock options
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Commuter benefits

Innovation Culture

Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact. We encourage our employees to challenge ordinary thinking and push the pace of innovation. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about building innovative frontend solutions and want to be part of a fast-growing company, we encourage you to apply. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter through the Snowflake Careers Site.

FAQ

1. What is the Data Engineering Experience (DEX) team?

   The DEX team is responsible for crafting exceptional data ingestion, pipeline authoring, and observability experiences for our customers.

2. What technologies will I be working with?

   You will be working with Python, Typescript, Javascript (React), and NodeJS.

3. What are the key responsibilities of this role?

   Key responsibilities include driving high-impact initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building for scale and high performance.

4. What qualifications are required for this role?

   The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on software development experience, a deep understanding of modern web application design architecture, and strong communication skills.

5. What is the career path for this role?

   As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you can progress to roles such as Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Architect.

6. What is the salary range for this position?

   The salary range for this position is typically between $120,000 and $220,000 per year, depending on experience and location.

7. What benefits does Snowflake offer?

   Snowflake offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plans.

8. What is the culture like at Snowflake?

   Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact.

9. How do I apply for this position?

   To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter through the Snowflake Careers Site.

10. What opportunities are there for remote work?

    Please refer to the specific job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for information about remote work options.

11. How does Snowflake support professional development?

    Snowflake provides numerous professional development opportunities, including training programs, conferences, and mentorship programs.