Senior Software Engineer - Observe by Snowflake, Logs

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the backend architecture and delivery of the Logs product area at Snowflake. The role requires strong proficiency in Go, Java, or a comparable systems-oriented language, and experience designing and operating distributed systems. The candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end feature delivery, championing product thinking, and setting the technical bar through code reviews and architecture reviews.

Requirements

• 7+ years of industry experience building and maintaining high-scale backend systems in production.
• Strong proficiency in Go, Java, or a comparable systems-oriented language; comfort working across the stack when needed.
• Deep experience designing and operating distributed systems — familiarity with streaming pipelines, columnar storage, or log/event processing is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated product acumen: you can read a PRD critically, push back on requirements that don't serve users, and propose simpler solutions without sacrificing outcomes.
• Track record of leading end-to-end feature delivery in close partnership with cross-functional teams (PM, Design, Frontend).
• Strong written and verbal communication — you can explain technical decisions to non-engineers and influence roadmap priorities with data and reasoning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Generous parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship
• Four-day workweek