Software Engineer - Platform Infrastructure Engineering at Snowflake (Warsaw, Poland)

Role Overview

Are you a talented Software Engineer with a passion for building and scaling infrastructure? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Snowflake is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Platform Infrastructure Engineering team in Warsaw, Poland. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our Data Cloud platform, used by thousands of customers worldwide. You will work on challenging problems related to scalability, reliability, and performance, and contribute to the evolution of our platform to meet the ever-growing demands of our customers.

As a Software Engineer in Platform Infrastructure Engineering, you'll be deeply involved in simplifying our large-scale infrastructure, building services to improve Snowflake's reliability, enabling global operations across multiple cloud providers, managing complex infrastructure changes at scale, maintaining high SLOs, and defining the OS and containerization layer for all of Snowflake's services. Your contributions will directly impact the performance, stability, and efficiency of our platform.

A Day in the Life

Here’s what a typical day might look like:

• Morning: Start your day by reviewing code, attending team stand-up, and planning your tasks for the day.
• Mid-day: You might spend time designing and implementing new features, troubleshooting issues, or collaborating with other engineers on complex problems.
• Afternoon: You could be working on automating infrastructure deployments, optimizing performance, or participating in design reviews.
• End of Day: Wrap up your day by documenting your work, testing new features, and preparing for the next day.

You will collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and operations teams to ensure that our infrastructure meets the needs of our customers. You will also have the opportunity to learn new technologies and develop your skills in a variety of areas.

Why Warsaw, Poland?

Warsaw is a vibrant and growing city with a thriving tech scene. It offers a high quality of life, a rich history and culture, and a relatively low cost of living compared to other major European cities. Snowflake's office in Warsaw provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a real impact. Additionally, Warsaw's central location in Europe makes it an ideal hub for travel and exploration.

Career Path

At Snowflake, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Software Engineer in Platform Infrastructure Engineering, you can progress along a variety of career paths, including:

• Senior Software Engineer: Lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Staff Engineer: Provide technical leadership and influence the direction of the platform.
• Principal Engineer: Drive innovation and shape the future of Snowflake's infrastructure.
• Engineering Manager: Lead and manage a team of engineers.

We also offer opportunities to move into other areas of the company, such as product management, sales, or marketing. We encourage our employees to explore their interests and develop their skills in a variety of areas.

Salary & Benefits

Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee stock options
• Retirement plan with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Visa sponsorship (if applicable)
• Flexible work arrangements

We are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.

Innovation Culture

Snowflake is a company that values innovation and encourages its employees to challenge ordinary thinking. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and developing new technologies to meet the needs of our customers. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing them with the resources they need to succeed. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone can contribute their ideas and make a difference.

How to Apply

If you are a talented Software Engineer with a passion for building and scaling infrastructure, we encourage you to apply for this position. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

FAQ

1. What is Snowflake? Snowflake is a cloud-based data warehousing platform that enables businesses to store, process, and analyze large volumes of data.
2. What does the Platform Infrastructure Engineering team do? The Platform Infrastructure Engineering team is responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers Snowflake's Data Cloud platform.
3. What technologies does the team use? The team uses a variety of technologies, including Golang, Java, Python, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible.
4. What are the qualifications for this position? The qualifications for this position include a BS/CS, MS/CS, or equivalent, at least 2+ years of experience in a platform or cloud team, and strong software engineering skills.
5. What are the responsibilities of this position? The responsibilities of this position include building and maintaining Snowflake's infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other engineers.
6. What is the career path for this position? The career path for this position includes opportunities to progress to Senior Software Engineer, Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, and Engineering Manager.
7. What is the salary and benefits package? Snowflake offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and employee stock options.
8. What is the company culture like? Snowflake has a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative company culture.
9. Where is the office located? The office is located in Warsaw, Poland.
10. Does Snowflake offer relocation assistance? Yes, Snowflake offers relocation assistance to qualified candidates.