Industry Architect – Retail & Consumer Goods

Snowflake4 days ago

Location

US-NY-New York

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 187,200 – 245,700

Level

Senior

Role

Industry Architect

Posted

May 21, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Snowflake is seeking an Industry Architect for Retail & Consumer Goods who will leverage data and AI technologies to help leading companies reimagine their business operations. The ideal candidate will bridge industry strategy, modern enterprise architecture, and Snowflake's AI Data Cloud platform, translating complex retail challenges into scalable, innovative solutions.

What you'll do

Strategic Customer Engagement: Lead high-impact technology initiatives with senior executives and technical teams

Solution Architecture: Transform complex retail challenges into comprehensive, scalable data and AI solutions

AI Workflow Design: Create advanced AI-powered business workflows across digital and physical channels

Prototype Development: Build hands-on reference implementations using Snowflake's advanced capabilities

Ecosystem Collaboration: Work with partners, ISVs, and technology providers to accelerate customer value

What we look for

Technical

Data ArchitectureAbility to design complex data and AI architectures for enterprise environments

AI Solution DesignExperience creating AI-driven workflows and decision support systems

Cloud Platform ExpertiseProficiency with public cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor's DegreeRequired in computer science, engineering, mathematics, business, or related field

Advanced DegreePreferred but not mandatory; graduate-level education in technical or business discipline

Experience

Industry Experience10+ years in retail and consumer goods technology implementation or consulting

Architecture ExperienceProven track record of designing enterprise data, analytics, and AI architectures

Skills

Required skills

Enterprise ArchitectureAbility to design comprehensive technology solutions for complex business challenges

Data Platform ExpertiseDeep understanding of modern data platforms and cloud technologies

AI/ML ArchitectureExperience with AI implementation, LLMs, and advanced analytics solutions

SQLProficiency in SQL for data manipulation and analysis

PythonProgramming skills for developing data and AI prototypes

Nice to have

Retail Domain KnowledgeIn-depth understanding of retail and consumer goods industry dynamics

Cloud TechnologiesExperience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms

AI Workflow DesignExpertise in designing AI-powered business workflows and decision support systems

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 187,200 – 245,700 (annual)

Benefits

Professional Development

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and data technologies

Industry Exposure

Engagement with leading retail and consumer goods organizations

Innovation Platform

Access to advanced Snowflake technologies and platforms

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Review of professional background and initial qualifications
2
Technical Interview — In-depth discussion of technical skills, architecture experience, and industry knowledge
3
Executive Interview — Assessment of strategic thinking and ability to engage senior leadership
4
Solution Design Challenge — Practical assessment of architecture and problem-solving skills