Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Product Security

Posted on 10/26/2024

Snowflake

Snowflake

5,001-10,000 employees

Data management and analytics platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Python
JavaScript
Java
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • You have lead a security program before, and have a clear vision for how you would make it better
  • You have expert experience with secure-by-default architecture
  • You have a proven ability to grow and lead a small team and produce results
  • You have empathy for the developer experience; we don't tell them what not to do, we tell them how to do it safely
  • You can learn and find bugs in any language, specifically Java, C++, JavaScript, Go, and Python
  • You have expert knowledge of security testing tools and techniques
  • You are a strong communicator who is comfortable working cross-functionally, with a track record of delivering results
  • Ability to design and write program/design specifications for self and others
  • Self-starting and independent. Able to manage and drive projects to completion based on designed specifications
  • Able to work across team boundaries, reach consensus amongst disparate view points, and graciously receive feedback
  • Ability to review design documents from the security perspective
  • Ability to lead with data and scalable solutions in everything you do
  • Experience with designing and implementing distributed software systems with robust APIs (gRPC, REST, etc)
Responsibilities
  • Design, plan, and implement solutions that improve and verify the security posture of Snowflake products and infrastructure
  • Focus on building a platform that makes it easy to deploy and maintain security services
  • Unify security experience for developers
  • Increase developer autonomy as it pertains to security
  • Detect security vulnerabilities
  • Create secure-by-default solutions
  • Leverage data to drive security outcomes
  • Build world-class security controls and a secure-by-default experience for developers in Snowflake

Snowflake provides a platform called the AI Data Cloud that helps organizations manage and analyze their data. This platform allows users to store and process large amounts of data efficiently, offering services like data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and data sharing. Snowflake's system works by uniting data from different sources, enabling secure sharing and performing various types of analytics. What sets Snowflake apart from its competitors is its ability to operate seamlessly across multiple public clouds, allowing users to access and manage their data from anywhere. The company's goal is to help businesses leverage their data for better decision-making and insights, using a subscription-based model that charges clients based on their actual usage of storage and computing resources.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

42%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Datavolo enhances open data integration, improving user experience.
  • Investment in Metaplane boosts AI-driven data quality, enhancing data reliability.
  • Hex's no-code tools expand Snowflake's user base by engaging less technical users.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Mistral AI could challenge Snowflake's position in AI-driven solutions.
  • Datavolo acquisition may disrupt operations during integration, affecting customer service.

What makes Snowflake unique

  • Snowflake offers a unified platform for diverse data workloads, unlike traditional solutions.
  • The AI Data Cloud enables near-unlimited scale and performance for data mobilization.
  • Snowflake's seamless multi-cloud experience ensures efficient data operations across locations.

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Benefits

We've got your back - We offer comprehensive health insurance plans, health savings accounts, robust retirement plans, and generous life and disability insurance.

A Balanced Lifestyle - All Snowflakes have access to our weekly online lunch and learns, virtual workout classes, and ergonomic work-from-home equipment. We offer on-demand mental health and wellness programs to support our employees and their families.

Your People Matter - Help offset the cost of growing your family with our fertility benefits and family planning resources. Count on our generous time-off and various leave plans for you to rest, refuel, and sustain a great work-life balance.

Global Snowflake Team - No matter where you are in the world, we will get you connected and supported with a work-from-home setup.

Treat Yourself - Personalize your Snowflake benefits by tapping into our employee discounts and pre-tax selections.

Invest In Your Future - Eligible employees enjoy new hire equity, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a quarterly bonus or commission program.

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