Senior Software Engineer- Sharing Foundations

Snowflake3 months ago

Location

US-CA-Menlo Park

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 287,500

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Posted

Dec 11, 2025

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Snowflake is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Sharing Foundations team to build revolutionary Data Sharing technology and Snowflake Data Marketplace infrastructure. The role requires 7+ years of distributed systems experience with expertise in Java/Scala/C++, cloud-native services, and open-source data lake formats like Apache Iceberg.

What you'll do

Lead Data Sharing Initiatives: Lead highly impactful initiatives around Snowflake Data Sharing and Snowflake Data Marketplace development

Build Secure Software Solutions: Innovate and build highly secured and reliable software to enable data-driven customer solutions

Architect Integration Systems: Design and build systems that integrate open source technologies with Snowflake for massive data lake architectures

Open Source Collaboration: Collaborate with Snowflake's open-source team and Apache Iceberg community to contribute features and enhance REST specifications

Design Distributed Platforms: Design and implement highly available distributed platforms within the global Snowflake infrastructure

Revolutionize Data Distribution: Transform how organizations distribute, consume, and use data as a strategic business asset

Ensure Operational Excellence: Maintain operational readiness of services and meet customer commitments for reliability, availability and performance

What we look for

Technical

Distributed Systems Experience7+ years designing, building and supporting large-scale distributed systems in production

Programming ProficiencyStrong skills in Java, Scala, or C++ with emphasis on performance and reliability

Database ExpertiseDeep understanding of distributed transaction processing, concurrency control, and high-performance query engines

Data Lake ExperienceExperience with open-source data lake formats (Apache Iceberg, Parquet, Delta) and multi-engine interoperability

Cloud-Native DevelopmentExperience building cloud-native services with AWS, Azure, or GCP

Data Governance KnowledgeFamiliarity with data governance, security, and access control models in distributed systems

Education

Computer Science DegreeBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related majors, or equivalent experience

Experience

Production Systems7+ years of industry experience with large-scale distributed systems

Open Source EngagementPassion for open-source software and community engagement in the data ecosystem

Skills

Required skills

Java ProgrammingExpert-level Java development skills for enterprise systems

Scala ProgrammingProficiency in Scala for functional programming and big data processing

Distributed SystemsDeep expertise in designing and implementing large-scale distributed architectures

Cloud PlatformsHands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

Apache IcebergExperience with Apache Iceberg table format and data lake technologies

Performance OptimizationSkills in optimizing system performance and reliability

Nice to have

C++ ProgrammingAdditional systems programming experience for performance-critical components

Apache ParquetExperience with columnar storage formats and data processing optimization

Data GovernanceKnowledge of data security, access control, and governance frameworks

Open Source ContributionActive participation in open-source data ecosystem projects

REST API DesignExperience designing and implementing RESTful service architectures

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 287,500 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Stock options and equity participation in Snowflake's growth

Healthcare Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Professional Development

Opportunities for career advancement and technical skill development

Innovation Culture

Impact-driven, collaborative environment focused on innovation

Open Source Engagement

Opportunities to contribute to open-source projects and community engagement

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiter to discuss background and role fit
2
Technical Phone Screen — 45-minute technical interview focusing on distributed systems and programming concepts
3
System Design Interview — Architecture and design discussion for large-scale data systems
4
Coding Assessment — Live coding session in Java/Scala focusing on algorithms and data structures
5
Team Interview — Meet with team members to discuss collaboration and technical approach
6
Final Round — On-site or virtual panel interview with senior engineers and hiring manager