Senior Technical Architect, AI/ML

Senior Technical Architect, Data Engineering

Snowflake

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. Enterprises are modernising data platforms and processes at a growing rate to meet the demands of their customers. A majority of this journey requires not just technical expertise but also the ability to drive predictability, and manage complexity. Snowflake’s Professional Services Organisation offers our customers a market-leading set of technical capabilities as well as best practices for modernisation based on experienced leadership. Our portfolio of modernisation solutions spans data migrations, validation, application development, data sharing, lakehouse implementations, data science, and AI. As a Solutions Architect in our team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional outcomes for our teams and customers during our modernisation projects, with a focus on modern data architectures including lakehouses and streaming data. You will engage with customers to migrate from legacy data platforms, including those based on Cloudera, and build modern data pipelines and lakehouse solutions on Snowflake where customers can then leverage downstream AI and Machine Learning solutions. You will act as the technical lead and expert for our customers throughout this process, guiding customers through decision paths to achieve impactful outcomes and thoughtfully use AI to augment their business In addition to customer engagements, you will work with our internal team to provide requirements for our Snowconvert utility, based on project experiences. This ensures that our tooling is continuously improved based on our implementation experience. This role will report to the Director of specialised Workload Solutions team within the PS&T organization at Snowflake. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Delivery * Be well-versed in migrations of applications, code, and data onto cloud platforms - and how to lead design of the subsequent services onto Snowflake, including lakehouse architectures using Iceberg * Have the ability to outline the architecture of Spark, Scala, and Cloudera environments. * Guide customers on architecting and building data engineering pipelines on Snowflake, including streaming data ingestion and processing * Design and implement data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Apache NiFi. Architect and implement Iceberg based lakehouse solutions on Snowflake * Run workshops and design sessions with stakeholders and customers * Troubleshoot migration and implementation issues * Create repeatable processes and documentation as a result of customer engagement. Scripting using Python and shell scripts for ETL workflow * Develop best practices, including ensuring knowledge transfer so that customers are properly enabled and are able to extend the capabilities of Snowflake on their own * Provide guidance on how to resolve customer-specific technical challenges * Outline a testing strategy and plan * Optimize Snowflake for performance and cost * Design and implement solutions for streaming data ingestion and processing Product Strategy * Communicate requirements for capabilities on Snowpark conversion for Scala/Python and Spark based back end software modules * Communicate requirements for design and development of back end big data frameworks for enhancements to our Snowpark platform * Weigh in on and develop frameworks for Distributed Computing, Apache Spark, PySpark, Python, HBase, Kafka, REST based API, and Machine Learning as part of our tools development (Snowconvert) and overall modernization processes * Provide input on Snowflake's Lakehouse capabilities and integration with Iceberg * Coach and guide customers on how to best use Snowflake’s suite of AI Tools OUR IDEAL SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT WILL HAVE: * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience * 7+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role dealing with complex, technical implementation projects and with a proven track record of delivering results with multi-party, multi-year digital transformation engagements * Experience in Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, application modernisation, lakehouse implementations, or Cloud projects, including building realtime and batch data pipelines using Apache Spark and Apache NiFi * Experience with implementing Apache Iceberg or other open table format(Delta, Hudi) based lakehouse solutions * Experience with streaming data technologies and patterns * Experience with Cloudera platform and migrations from Cloudera * Familiarity with AI/ML and Transformation technologies * Familiarity with ML Ops standard practices * Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques * Ability to deliver outcomes for customers in a new arena and with a new product set * Ability to learn new technology and build repeatable solutions/processes * Ability to anticipate project roadblocks and have mitigation plans in-hand * Proven ability to communicate and translate effectively across multiple groups from design and engineering to client executives and technical leaders * Outstanding skills presenting to both technical and executive audiences, whether impromptu on a whiteboard or using presentations * Ability and flexibility to travel to work with customers on-site as needed Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential. 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? For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com

Senior Project Manager

Snowflake

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. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be driving new service opportunities, working with both customers as well as internal stakeholders. You will interact hand-in-hand with senior stakeholders on opportunities to improve our service and delivery. You will work across customer organizations and multiple Snowflake teams to ensure customers’ applications are well designed and scale to the needs of their business. Success is defined by the SDMs ability to develop a quality service strategy per customer, capture and report on key metrics, identify upsell opportunities and quickly become the client’s trusted advisor. AS A SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, YOU WILL: * Be a project management expert on all aspects of the Snowflake implementation and variety of project and services types * Provide delivery quality oversight and guidance for Snowflake engagements by assisting in the creation and execution of the overall vision for service delivery and client satisfaction, ensuring adherence to delivery best practices * Own, manage and communicate the operational relationship with assigned clients, including the creation, implementation, and tracking of relationship roadmaps * Manage key client projects by communicating effectively with project team members, management and project stakeholders on status, issues, risks, and project goals and objectives through clear project documentation, meetings and any required follow-ups * Proactively provide input into the development of Practices' policies, procedures and standards * Integrate industry knowledge into practical configuration tactics, techniques and procedures to ensure teams deliver well-rounded and well-developed software solutions * Work with Services Delivery Practice Teams and Sales Account Teams to facilitate practice area enablement and support sales pursuits – scoping projects, estimating work, creating delivery proposals and providing regular delivery updates for ongoing projects * Work with Customers, System Integrators, and Technology Vendors on project pursuits, cadence and project progress * Provide guidance and a vision on how to resolve customer-specific project challenges, own escalations and high profile situations * Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to continuously improve Snowflake’s products and marketing * Determine areas for process improvements within both the client and Snowflake OUR IDEAL SERVICES DELIVERY MANAGER WILL HAVE: * 7+ years of experience in a Services Delivery role (or similar capacity) dealing with complex, technical implementation projects * Track record of delivering on PS revenue targets for a set of accounts, including the ability to prioritize multiple, complex projects and deliverables simultaneously (project management) * Direct experience in the Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence and/or Cloud field * Ability to speak about the AI/ML model lifecycle specifically the trade-offs and architecture for delivering Gen AI and ML capabilities * Proven ability to communicate and translate effectively across multiple groups from design and engineering to marketing, advertising, and business development * Strong presentation skills and an ability to articulate to a business and technical audience (including senior level executives at large enterprises) * Bonus Points: Experience in a client support and advisory technical role (Solution architect, system administrator, technical account manager or equivalent). WHY JOIN OUR SERVICES DELIVERY TEAM: * Unique opportunity to work on a truly disruptive software product * Get unique, hands-on experience with bleeding edge data warehouse technology * Develop, lead and execute an industry-changing initiative * Learn from the best! Join a dedicated, experienced team of professionals. 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? For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com

Principal Engineer

Showpad

Role Summary We are seeking a Principal Engineer (.NET) to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, high-performance SaaS platforms. This role merges technical expertise with strategic leadership, ensuring robust system design and engineering excellence while facilitating communication between our Pune and Boston (US) teams. As a senior technical leader, you will oversee complex team initiatives, set architectural direction, and guide the development of solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. Product & Technical Context • Large-scale SaaS / enterprise platforms • Backend: .NET / .NET Core (C#), ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework • Frontend: TypeScript (key skill), Angular / React • Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture • Cloud: AWS (preferred) — serverless-native, cloud-native services Infrastructure & Tools: • AWS serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge) • AWS container services (ECS / EKS / Fargate) • AWS RDS / Aurora, DynamoDB, NoSQL databases • Messaging systems (SQS / SNS / Kafka / RabbitMQ) • CI/CD (AWS CodePipeline / GitHub Actions) Key Responsibilities Architecture & System Design • Lead system-level architecture and design for complex distributed systems. • Develop AI-powered features that utilize large language models to enhance user workflows. • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. • Define and implement: • Microservices architecture • API-first design • Event-driven systems • Produce and maintain: • High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) • Architecture diagrams • Technical documentation • Ensure systems meet non-functional requirements: • Scalability, performance, availability, security Technical Leadership & Execution • Drive architecture discussions and technical decisions across teams. • Act as the go-to expert for the .NET ecosystem and system design. • Stay hands-on with coding and solutioning as needed. • Own the delivery of large-scale, cross-team initiatives. Engineering Excellence & Best Practices • Define and enforce: • Coding standards • Design patterns • Testing strategies • CI/CD best practices • Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and performant codebases. • Promote the adoption of modern engineering practices and tools. Cloud & Infrastructure • Architect and optimize solutions on AWS, leveraging serverless and cloud-native patterns. • Work with: • AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge (serverless-first) • AWS EKS / Kubernetes for container workloads • AWS services (S3, CloudFront, VPC, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB) • Ensure: • Cost optimization • Performance tuning • High availability and fault tolerance Problem Solving & Decision Making • Address complex technical challenges at scale. • Conduct buy vs build analysis. • Make decisions considering: • Performance • Cost • Maintainability • Long-term scalability Leadership & Mentorship • Mentor engineers across teams and levels. • Drive technical excellence and knowledge sharing. • Support team growth, hiring, and succession planning. • Serve as a technical role model within the organization. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management • Collaborate closely with: • Product managers • Engineering leaders • Business stakeholders • Align technical solutions with business goals. • Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience • 10+ years of experience in software engineering. • Strong expertise in: • C# / .NET / .NET Core / ASP.NET Core • TypeScript (key skill) • Proven experience in: • Designing scalable distributed systems. • Microservices architecture. • API design and integrations. • Hands-on experience with: • AWS (must-have) — serverless services (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge). • Kubernetes / Docker. • CI/CD pipelines. • Strong understanding of: • Design patterns & architecture principles. • Performance optimization. • High availability & fault tolerance. • Experience with: • SQL (AWS RDS / Aurora / SQL Server). • NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Cosmos DB). • Messaging systems (SQS / SNS / Kafka). What Success Looks Like • Scalable and well-architected systems that support business growth. • Strong engineering practices adopted across teams. • High system reliability, performance, and maintainability. • Teams empowered through strong technical leadership and mentorship. Why This Role Matters This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define architecture at scale, influence multiple teams, and shape the technical direction of critical platforms. You will play a vital role in ensuring long-term system sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence.