Role Overview

As a Staff Product Manager for the Developer Platform at Snowflake, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of data engineering and application development in the cloud. You'll be responsible for defining and executing the strategy for the foundational infrastructure that empowers developers to seamlessly build with data on the Snowflake Data Cloud. This is a high-impact role that requires a blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and leadership acumen.

Day in the Life

A typical day for a Staff Product Manager might involve:

• Meeting with engineering leaders to discuss architectural challenges and roadmap priorities.
• Analyzing market trends and customer feedback to identify new opportunities for the developer platform.
• Working with product marketing to develop compelling messaging and go-to-market strategies.
• Mentoring senior product managers and providing guidance on product execution.
• Presenting product strategy and roadmap updates to stakeholders across the organization.
• Prioritizing product features for the next sprint
• Reviewing user research and feedback

Why Toronto and Ontario?

Toronto is a vibrant and diverse city with a thriving tech industry. It's a hub for innovation and talent, offering a rich cultural experience and a high quality of life. Locating this role in Toronto allows Snowflake to tap into a strong pool of skilled developers and product managers. Ontario itself is a growing technology hub with several major tech companies and universities. Toronto offers a diverse population and growing technology opportunities. The role’s location in Toronto gives Snowflake the ability to reach top talent in North America.

Career Path

This Staff Product Manager role offers a clear path for career growth within Snowflake. You could potentially advance to roles such as:

• Principal Product Manager
• Director of Product Management
• VP of Product

You will also have opportunities to expand your expertise in areas such as cloud computing, data engineering, and developer tools.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. Snowflake also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Innovation Culture

Snowflake is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact. We empower our employees to take risks, challenge the status quo, and make a difference. As a Staff Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of data in the cloud and drive significant impact for our customers.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and cover letter through the Snowflake careers website. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.

FAQ

1. What is the Snowflake Data Cloud?
   The Snowflake Data Cloud is a global network where thousands of organizations mobilize data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance.
2. What is the Developer Platform team's mission?
   The Developer Platform team's mission is to win the hearts and minds of developers by making it seamless and intuitive to build with data.
3. What is the vision for the Developer Platform?
   The vision is to empower data engineers and app developers by delivering an exceptional, developer-first experience built on a foundation of simplicity, familiarity, and ease of use.
4. What are the key responsibilities of a Staff Product Manager on the Developer Platform?
   Owning the vision & strategy, leading major architectural transformations, managing a mixed-maturity portfolio, decomposing complexity, force-multiplying the team, and driving organizational alignment.
5. What skills are important for this role?
   Product management experience, experience with platform migrations, full lifecycle leadership, and technical depth.
6. What is the ideal background for this role?
   Experience shipping complex, developer-facing platforms, cloud services, or technical infrastructure products.
7. What are the challenges of this role?
   Navigating dependencies across engineering, security, and product; anticipating risks; and removing obstacles to ensure delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
8. How does this role contribute to Snowflake's overall success?
   By enabling developers to easily build with data, the Developer Platform drives adoption of Snowflake and expands the Data Cloud ecosystem.
9. What opportunities for growth are available in this role?
   Advancement to roles such as Principal Product Manager, Director of Product Management, or VP of Product.
10. What is the company culture like at Snowflake?
    Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact.