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Senior Engineering Manager-PostgreSQL

at Snowflake

📍 US-CA-Menlo Park Unknown Posted March 07, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves leading the development and operation of Snowflake's managed PostgreSQL service, focusing on scalability, reliability, and cloud-native architecture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership across PostgreSQL services
  • Define architecture and roadmap
  • Ensure operational readiness and safety
  • Lead cross-functional teams
  • Optimize performance and costs

Technical Overview

The position requires expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and database management, with a focus on high availability, automation, and operational safety.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior engineering leader with over 10 years of experience in building and managing large-scale distributed systems, particularly with PostgreSQL and cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP. They possess strong technical and leadership skills, capable of guiding teams through complex system design and operational excellence.

Must-Have Skills

10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale systems5+ years managing engineering teamsExperience with cloud environments (AWSAzureGCP)Strong technical leadership skillsExperience with PostgreSQL or similar databases

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Postgres as an end useroperatoror administratorExperience with cloud-native managed servicesExperience leading strategic product architecture

Tools & Platforms

AWSAzureGCPPostgreSQL

Required Skills

PostgreSQLDistributed SystemsCloud ServicesAWSAzureGCPHigh AvailabilitySystem DesignAutomationOperational Safety

Hard Skills

PostgreSQLPostgresDistributed SystemsCloud ServicesAWSAzureGCPHigh AvailabilitySystem DesignAutomationOperational Safety

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingStrategic ThinkingCross-functional Influence

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS
Job Function Lead the engineering and operational strategy for Snowflake's managed PostgreSQL service

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Engineering ManagerPostgreSQLPostgresDistributed SystemsCloud ServicesAWSAzureGCPHigh AvailabilitySystem DesignAutomationOperational SafetyLeadershipSoftware EngineeringLarge-scale SystemsResilient Systems

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with large-scale distributed systems, No management experience, No cloud environment experience, Unable to relocate or work onsite in Menlo Park

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