Senior Software Engineer - Production Control Plane

SnowflakeYesterday

Location

US-CA-Menlo Park

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 287,500

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Posted

Apr 18, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Snowflake is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Production Control Plane team, focusing on building scalable cloud infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management platforms. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cloud computing, infrastructure as code, and have a strong passion for solving complex distributed systems challenges.

What you'll do

Infrastructure Platform Development: Build and maintain highly scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure deployment and lifecycle management systems

Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance on complex projects spanning infrastructure, platforms, tools, and cloud automation

Platform Adoption: Champion platform adoption and drive business goals across cross-functional teams

Mentorship: Lead and mentor junior engineering team members, fostering professional growth and development

Cloud Infrastructure Understanding: Develop comprehensive understanding of Snowflake's complex infrastructure and service ecosystems

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesProficiency in Go, Java, Python, or C++

Cloud PlatformsExtensive experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Infrastructure as CodeExpertise in infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation

CI/CD SystemsStrong experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins

Distributed SystemsAdvanced troubleshooting and incident resolution skills in distributed system environments

Education

Academic QualificationBS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Experience

Professional Experience7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in cloud computing or platform engineering

Skills

Required skills

Cloud InfrastructureDeep understanding of cloud deployment and provisioning strategies

Problem SolvingStrong analytical skills with an ownership mindset and self-direction

System DesignAdvanced capabilities in designing scalable and resilient software architectures

Nice to have

KubernetesPlatform-side Kubernetes expertise

AI Development ToolsExperience with AI-driven software development tools like Cursor or Claude Code

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 287,500 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Salary range of $200K-$287.5K with potential stock options

Innovation Culture

Work in a dynamic environment focused on AI-native thinking and transformative technology

Professional Growth

Opportunities for mentorship, technical leadership, and cutting-edge project involvement

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and initial fit
2
Technical Interview — In-depth technical assessment of cloud infrastructure and software engineering skills
3
System Design Round — Evaluate candidate's ability to design scalable and resilient cloud platforms
4
Team Fit Interview — Meeting with potential team members to assess cultural and collaborative alignment
5
Final Executive Interview — Comprehensive review and final decision-making stage