FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Senior Distributed Systems Engineer role at Snowflake?
The primary focus of this role is to design and implement complex, distributed platforms for storing data, scaling parallel algorithms, and solving fault-tolerance and high-availability issues in large-scale systems.
What qualifications are required for the Senior Distributed Systems Engineer position at Snowflake?
Qualified candidates should have 8+ years of industry experience in building and supporting large-scale systems, a strong understanding of low-level operating system concepts, experience with cloud infrastructure like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and a BS in Computer Science (Masters or Ph.D. preferred).
What opportunities for growth and development are available for Senior Distributed Systems Engineers at Snowflake?
Senior Distributed Systems Engineers at Snowflake have the opportunity to work on an industry-leading Cloud Data Platform, solve challenging technical problems related to security, parallel and distributed systems, and gain experience implementing multi-tenant systems with a focus on isolation and security. Additionally, they have the chance to learn from a world-class team of industry veterans and rising stars.
What languages and technologies are preferred for Senior Distributed Systems Engineers at Snowflake?
Senior Distributed Systems Engineers at Snowflake should have strong systems programming skills, including fluency in C++ or Java. They should also have experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.