Senior Engineering Manager - Query Execution Platform at Snowflake

Role Overview

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Snowflake, you will lead a team of talented engineers focused on the query execution platform. This team is critical to Snowflake's success, responsible for building new SQL features, developing novel query optimization techniques, and ensuring industry-leading performance. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Snowflake's AI Data Cloud.

Day in the Life

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Leading and mentoring a team of engineers in the design, development, and support of our highly-parallel and fault-tolerant database system.
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new team members to grow the team in a competitive talent market.
• Providing continuous mentorship, coaching, and guidance for the career development of your reports.
• Leading and participating in technical, design, and product discussions relating to your team's projects.
• Translating product requirements into actionable engineering tasks for your team, collaborating with others as needed.
• Collaborating with leaders in Engineering and Product on quarterly planning, staffing, and project schedules.
• Effectively shifting resources across areas and projects to achieve execution goals and address customer feedback.
• Leveraging your strong technical foundation to deliver complex projects while maintaining high quality.
• Fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and practical decision-making.

Why Berlin, Germany?

Berlin is a vibrant and diverse city, a hub for innovation and technology in Europe. It offers a high quality of life, a rich cultural scene, and a thriving startup ecosystem. Snowflake's Berlin office is located in the Trion Building, a modern and well-equipped workspace that fosters collaboration and creativity. Berlin's central location provides easy access to other European cities, making it ideal for international collaboration and travel. The city also boasts a strong talent pool of engineers and technical professionals.

Career Path

This Senior Engineering Manager role offers a clear path for career growth within Snowflake. You can progress to Director of Engineering, Senior Director of Engineering, and even VP of Engineering. Snowflake is committed to promoting from within and providing opportunities for its employees to advance their careers.

Salary & Benefits

Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Parental leave benefits.
• Commuter benefits and transportation assistance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Visa sponsorship (if applicable).

Innovation Culture

Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact. The company encourages employees to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and contribute to groundbreaking technologies. Snowflake is committed to providing its employees with the resources and support they need to succeed and make a difference.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Engineering Manager - Query Execution Platform role, please visit the Snowflake Careers website and submit your application online. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and skills in your resume and cover letter.

FAQ

1. What is Snowflake's AI Data Cloud? Snowflake's AI Data Cloud is a platform that enables organizations to unlock the value of their data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. It supports a wide range of data workloads, including data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and AI/ML.
2. What is the query execution platform? The query execution platform is the core of Snowflake's database system, responsible for processing SQL queries and delivering results to users. It involves query optimization, query compilation, and efficient execution on a distributed infrastructure.
3. What skills are most important for this role? Strong engineering fundamentals, query processing experience, database technologies knowledge, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and leadership abilities are crucial for this role.
4. What is the team size? The team size will vary but typically ranges from 5 to 10 engineers.
5. What are the opportunities for growth within Snowflake? Snowflake offers various career paths, including management roles, technical leadership positions, and opportunities to contribute to different areas of the company.
6. What is the work-life balance like at Snowflake? Snowflake strives to provide a supportive and flexible work environment that allows employees to balance their work and personal lives.
7. What is the interview process like? The interview process typically involves a phone screening, technical interviews, and interviews with hiring managers and other team members.
8. Does Snowflake provide relocation assistance? Yes, relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
9. Does Snowflake offer visa sponsorship? Yes, visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.
10. What is Snowflake's approach to diversity and inclusion? Snowflake is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.