Software Engineer - Platform Infrastructure Engineering

Snowflake Snowflake · Data AI · Warsaw, Poland · Engineering

Snowflake is seeking Software Engineers for their Platform Infrastructure Engineering teams to build and operate highly scalable, resilient, and performant infrastructure for their Data Cloud Platform. The role involves simplifying large-scale infrastructure, improving reliability, enabling global operations, managing complex infrastructure changes, and maintaining high SLOs. The ideal candidate will have experience in platform or cloud teams supporting mission-critical services in a SaaS environment, strong software engineering fundamentals, and proficiency in cloud computing and infrastructure technologies.

What you'd actually do

  1. Will build a deep understanding of Snowflake’s infrastructure and services.
  2. Demonstrate both infrastructure and software engineering expertise by contributing to the team charter to build and operate highly scalable, resilient, and performant infrastructure.
  3. Work on large and complex projects that build infrastructure, platforms, tools, and automation in the cloud.
  4. Evangelize and drive adoption of the Platform to meet business goals.
  5. Support junior team members, contribute with excellent code quality, documentation, and software development best practices.

Skills

Required

  • BS/CS, MS/CS, or equivalent.
  • At least 2+ years experience in a platform or cloud team building spent on supporting mission-critical services and infrastructure in a SaaS environment.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, coding skills, and knowledge of software development best practices.
  • At least 1+ years in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Fluent in one or more languages (Golang, Java, Python, C).
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following areas: container platforms, automation, networking, operating systems, site reliability, config management, and infrastructure as code solutions such as Pulumi and Terraform.
  • Tremendous attention to detail and ability to build reliable and scalable software systems.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
  • A strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and drive project success, and a passion for problem-solving.