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Snowflake18 days ago

Staff Software Engineer - Query Processing (Snowtrail)

onsite🇺🇸USMenlo Park, USstaff

Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary

1

Snowflake is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Snowtrail team focused on query processing and developer velocity.

2

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in database internals, query optimization, and large-scale distributed systems infrastructure.

3

This role suits hands-on senior engineers who excel at designing complex systems, mentoring team members, and driving technical execution.

4

Candidates lacking database internals or distributed systems architecture experience should not apply.

Role Responsibilities

  • 1Design and build software systems to increase engineering development velocity and provide quality validation.
  • 2Build infrastructure optimized for cost, performance, and scale.
  • 3Ensure the team executes towards current customer needs while staying ahead of technological trends.
  • 4Collaborate effectively within a team environment and mentor junior engineers.

Skills Matrix

Must-Have Skills

9 required
SQL
Database Internals
Query Optimization
Query Execution
Compiler Design
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Distributed Systems
Data Structures and Algorithms

Nice-to-Have Skills

2 preferred
Release Validation Pipelines
Test Infrastructure in Production
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