Senior Software Engineer - Openflow at Snowflake

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Snowflake Openflow team, you will be instrumental in building Snowflake's next-generation open, extensible, and secure data integration platform. This platform, powered by Apache NiFi, enables real-time, scalable, bi-directional data movement. You'll empower customers to move structured and multi-modal unstructured data across any source and sink—Snowflake and non-Snowflake alike—through a single, cloud-native platform supporting batch and streaming, and flexible runtimes spanning Snowflake-managed (SPCS) and Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) data planes.

A Day in the Life

Your day will involve a mix of designing and implementing features, building and evolving distributed systems, owning projects end-to-end, and taking operational ownership of your components. You'll apply solid engineering practices, collaborate with peers, and analyze and improve performance. Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to shared platform tooling are also key aspects of the role. Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

• Design and Implementation: Developing features for Openflow's control and data planes.
• Distributed Systems: Building and improving systems for batch and streaming data.
• Project Ownership: Managing projects from start to finish.
• Operational Ownership: Monitoring and responding to incidents.
• Engineering Practices: Applying clean code, testing, observability, and security.
• Collaboration: Working with engineering, product, and design teams.
• Performance Analysis: Optimizing services and pipelines.
• Mentoring: Guiding junior engineers and interns.
• Tooling: Contributing to platform tools and patterns.

Why Menlo Park, CA?

Menlo Park is at the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a vibrant tech ecosystem. Being located here provides access to:

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders and innovators.
• Tech Events: Attend conferences, meetups, and workshops.
• Cultural Experiences: Enjoy a diverse range of cultural and recreational activities.
• Career Growth: Benefit from numerous career advancement opportunities.

Career Path

This Senior Software Engineer role offers a clear path for career growth within Snowflake. You can advance to roles such as Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager, based on your contributions and career aspirations. Snowflake encourages continuous learning and provides opportunities for professional development.

Salary & Benefits

Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and qualifications. (Estimated range: $140,000 - $220,000 annually)
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Stock Options: Opportunity to own company stock.
• Professional Development: Support for training and certifications.
• Wellness Programs: Resources for physical and mental well-being.

Innovation Culture

Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact. You'll be working with a team of talented engineers who are passionate about building cutting-edge solutions. The company values open communication, continuous learning, and a customer-centric approach.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer - Openflow position, visit the Snowflake Careers page and submit your application online. Be sure to include your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio or code samples.

FAQ

1. What is the Openflow team's focus?

   The Openflow team focuses on building Snowflake’s next-generation open, extensible, and secure data integration platform for real-time, scalable, bi-directional data movement.

2. What technologies does the team use?

   The team uses technologies such as Apache NiFi, Java, Python, Go, Kafka, Spark, and cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.

3. What are the key responsibilities of this role?

   Key responsibilities include designing and implementing features, building distributed systems, owning projects end-to-end, and taking operational ownership of components.

4. What qualifications are required for this role?

   Required qualifications include 7+ years of industry experience, strong computer science fundamentals, and practical experience with distributed systems.

5. What opportunities for career growth are available?

   Opportunities for career growth include advancing to roles such as Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager.

6. What benefits does Snowflake offer?

   Snowflake offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, a retirement plan, and stock options.

7. What is the work environment like at Snowflake?

   Snowflake fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact, with a focus on continuous learning and customer satisfaction.

8. How does Snowflake support professional development?

   Snowflake provides opportunities for training, certifications, and mentorship programs to support professional growth.

9. What is the interview process like?

   The interview process typically includes a phone screening, technical interviews, and a final interview with the hiring manager.

10. What is the company culture like?

    The company culture is innovative, collaborative, and focused on making an impact. Snowflake values open communication, continuous learning, and a customer-centric approach.