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Senior Software Engineer - Database Engineering

at Snowflake

📍 US-WA-Bellevue Unknown Posted March 07, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves developing and maintaining large-scale, high-performance distributed database systems to support Snowflake's cloud data platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design distributed algorithms
  • Develop scalable database systems
  • Optimize system performance
  • Debug complex issues
  • Support system documentation

Technical Overview

The environment includes Java and C++ programming within Linux, focusing on distributed algorithms, system reliability, performance optimization, and fault tolerance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with over 5 years of experience in building high-performance, distributed systems using Java or C++. They have strong problem-solving skills, experience with Linux environments, and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years industry experienceProficiency in Java or C++Experience with distributed systemsStrong problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

SQLData ProcessingPerformance OptimizationFault Tolerance

Tools & Platforms

LinuxDebugging ToolsTesting Frameworks

Required Skills

JavaC++Distributed SystemsData StructuresAlgorithmsConcurrencyMulti-threadingLinuxSystem TestingDebuggingDocumentationComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering

Hard Skills

JavaC++Distributed SystemsData StructuresAlgorithmsConcurrencyMulti-threadingLinuxSystem TestingDebuggingDocumentationComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS
Job Function Develop high-performance distributed database systems

Keywords for Your Resume

JavaC++Distributed SystemsData StructuresAlgorithmsConcurrencyMulti-threadingLinuxSystem TestingDebuggingDocumentationComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering

Deal Breakers

Less than 5 years of experience, Lack of proficiency in Java or C++, No experience with distributed systems

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