Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Build industry-leading backend features and APIs for the Snowflake platform
• Design and implement scalable backend services integrated with Snowflake's compute, storage, and security infrastructure
• Lead projects spanning backend architecture, data processing pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Product, and Cloud Infrastructure
• Build for enterprise scale, performance, and security to handle high-throughput and low-latency requirements
• Design and optimize APIs for performance, reliability, and developer experience
• Implement robust monitoring, observability, and error handling for production systems

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building backend systems for enterprise web applications or cloud platforms
• Strong development skills in Python, Go, or Java
• Deep experience in cloud-native architectures
• Proficiency in designing RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or gRPC services
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Experience with enterprise software requirements like security, governance, and multi-tenancy
• Strong system design skills including scalability patterns and caching strategies
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data processing, streaming systems, or large-scale data platforms
• Experience with security and compliance requirements (SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA)
• Familiarity with frontend technologies like React and TypeScript