Senior Engineering Manager - Developer Platform at Snowflake (Warsaw, Poland)

Are you a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for developer experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Snowflake is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Developer Platform teams in Warsaw, Poland. This is a pivotal role where you will own the Drivers, SDKs, APIs, and Clients pillar, shaping how developers interact with our powerful AI Data Cloud.

Role Overview

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be at the forefront of building the tools and technologies that empower developers to seamlessly connect to and leverage the Snowflake platform. You will lead a team of talented engineers in designing, developing, and supporting the foundational clients that connect to our highly parallel and fault-tolerant platform. Your primary focus will be on delivering a unified driver stack that consolidates our existing drivers into a single, high-performance universal driver core.

A Day in the Life

Your day will be a blend of technical leadership, people management, and strategic planning. You'll be:

• Leading and growing your team through mentorship, coaching, and career development.
• Collaborating with product managers and other engineering leaders to define the roadmap for the Developer Platform.
• Participating in technical design reviews and ensuring the quality and scalability of our solutions.
• Recruiting top engineering talent to expand the team's capabilities.
• Addressing production issues and ensuring the stability of our platform.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why Warsaw, Poland?

Warsaw is a vibrant and growing tech hub in Central Europe, offering a rich cultural experience and a high quality of life. Snowflake's Warsaw office provides a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities to work alongside talented engineers from around the world. Poland's strong technical talent pool and strategic location make it an ideal place to build a world-class engineering team.

Career Path

This role offers a significant opportunity for career growth within Snowflake. You could potentially advance to Director of Engineering, overseeing multiple engineering teams and playing a larger role in shaping the direction of the Developer Platform. Snowflake also offers opportunities to move into other leadership roles within the engineering organization or to specialize in a particular area of technology.

Salary & Benefits

Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee stock options
• Professional development budget
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

*Note: The actual salary range may vary based on factors such as location, years of experience, and specific skills.*

Innovation Culture

Snowflake is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. We encourage our engineers to experiment with new technologies, share their ideas, and contribute to open-source projects. We also provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, including training courses, conferences, and internal workshops.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced engineering leader with a strong background in developer platform technologies, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter through the Snowflake careers website. We look forward to hearing from you!

FAQ

1. What are the key responsibilities of this role? Leading and growing a team, owning the strategy and execution for Drivers, SDKs, APIs, and Clients, recruiting top talent, and fostering a culture of innovation.

2. What qualifications are required for this position? 12+ years of software engineering experience, 5+ years of engineering management experience, and a track record of successfully leading technical teams.

3. What technologies will I be working with? You will be working with various developer-facing technologies, client-server protocols, database internals, and distributed systems.

4. What is the team size? The team size will vary but expect to lead a team of 5-10 engineers initially.

5. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, technical interviews, and a final interview with the hiring manager.

6. What are the opportunities for career growth at Snowflake? Snowflake offers opportunities to advance to Director of Engineering or specialize in a particular area of technology.

7. What is the work-life balance like at Snowflake? Snowflake values work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.

8. What is the culture like at Snowflake? Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

9. Does Snowflake offer relocation assistance? Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

10. What makes Snowflake a great place to work? Snowflake is a rapidly growing company with a mission to revolutionize the data cloud. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities to make a significant impact.