Principal Engineer - Data & AI Platform
Core
Define and lead the evolution of an AI-native data platform within Snowflake to enable scalable AI workloads and intelligent applications across the organization.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Data & AI Platform)
Builds
AI-native data platform, scalable data pipelines, and AI applications using Snowflake-native capabilities
Domain
Financial Services / Data Engineering / Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Snowflake architecture, SQL, dbt, Python, Snowpark, LLM integration, vector databases, semantic search, Data Vault modeling, enterprise data modeling, data observability, SDLC practices
Preferred skills
Snowflake Cortex, Snowflake ML, AI-assisted development tools
Technologies
Snowflake, SQL, dbt, Python, Snowpark, Cortex, ML
Responsibilities
Define and lead the architecture and evolution of the AI-native data platform; Establish engineering standards and design patterns for scalable data and AI solutions; Lead the design of enterprise data models including Data Vault; Drive adoption of in-database AI workflows for LLM and vector use cases; Partner with AI teams to integrate Snowflake-hosted intelligence; Lead data and AI observability and governance practices; Define and evolve AI-enabled engineering and SDLC practices; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
