At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done.
Senior Manager of Engineering, Capacity Engineering
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We are seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to lead our Capacity Engineering initiatives across multiple cloud environments. This role will spearhead the management and optimization of cloud resources, acting as the primary steward of our annual cloud infrastructure spend. The position involves leading a team that develops innovative solutions for capacity planning, forecasting, and management while working closely with Cloud Service Providers to shape industry standards.
IN THIS ROLE AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:
● Lead and drive Capacity Engineering projects from conception through implementation
● Build and maintain strategic partnerships with major cloud service providers
● Develop and execute team strategy while managing roadmaps and deliverables
● Mentor, coach, and grow a diverse engineering team
● Collaborate with Data Science, Product, Finance, and Engineering teams
● Drive technical excellence and innovation in cloud resource management.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:
● 10+ years of experience in distributed systems and cloud capacity engineering
● 5+ years of experience leading teams and first line engineering managers in cloud infrastructure platforms
● Strong track record of delivering cloud cost optimization at enterprise scale
● Extensive development experience in major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
● Expert knowledge of distributed systems and databases
● Exceptional collaboration and communication abilities
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT SNOWFLAKE?
Join a team that's revolutionizing how enterprises manage and optimize cloud resources at scale. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and shape the future of cloud infrastructure management. Our team is at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges while delivering significant business impact through innovative solutions in cloud capacity engineering.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we are scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. How do you want to make your impact?
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Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
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