Snowflake Presales Architect (Data & AI)

Jade Global

$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in Data Engineering/Data Architecture/Analytics
  • 4+ years hands-on with Snowflake implementations
  • Solid understanding of data warehousing, lakehouse, and modern data stack
  • Experience with at least one cloud platform: AWS/Azure/GCP
  • Proven background in presales/solution consulting
  • Strong understanding of data platforms that support AI/ML use cases

Responsibilities

  • Lead presales solutioning for Data, Analytics, and AI opportunities using Snowflake
  • Collaborate with sales to shape deals and align data + AI solutions with business outcomes
  • Design scalable architectures utilizing Snowflake and AI/ML ecosystems
  • Conduct discovery workshops to pinpoint AI/GenAI opportunities
  • Create POCs and demos that showcase AI-enhanced data platforms
  • Define data + AI architecture patterns including data pipelines and model integration
  • Act as a solution anchor on delivery, contributing to strategic programs
  • Partner with tech ecosystems to drive joint go-to-market initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies
  • Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
  • Engagement in thought leadership initiatives and industry solutions
Full Job Description
Snowflake Presales Architect (Data & AI)1Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Snowflake Presales Architect with strong expertise in modern data platforms and emerging AI capabilities. This role will driveend-to-end presales for Data & AI opportunities, combining deep Snowflake knowledge with the ability to positionAI/ML-driven use casesfor enterprise customers.

The role demands a balance oftechnical depth, presales leadership, and innovation mindset, with ~50% billability on strategic engagements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadpresales solutioning for Data, Analytics, and AI-driven opportunitieswith Snowflake at the core

  • Partner with sales toshape deals and position data + AI solutionsaligned to business outcomes

  • Design scalable architectures leveragingSnowflake + AI/ML ecosystem (Snowpark, Cortex, external ML platforms)

  • Conductdiscovery workshopsto identify opportunities forAI/GenAI use cases (e.g., predictive analytics, NLP, automation)

  • BuildPOCs and demos showcasing AI-infused data platforms

  • Definedata + AI architecture patterns, including data pipelines, feature engineering, and model integration

  • Providesolution estimates, sizing, and cost optimization strategies

  • Act as asolution anchor on delivery (~50% billable)for key programs

  • Collaborate with partners (Snowflake, cloud, AI ecosystem) to drivejoint GTM initiatives

  • Contribute toAI accelerators, reusable frameworks, and thought leadership

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 12+ years inData Engineering / Data Architecture / Analytics

  • 4+ years of strong hands-on experience withSnowflake implementations and architecture

  • Solid understanding of:

    • Data warehousing, lakehouse, and modern data stack

    • ETL/ELT tools (dbt, Informatica, etc.)

    • SQL, performance tuning, and data modeling

  • Experience with at least one cloud:AWS / Azure / GCP

  • Proven experience inpresales / solution consulting roles

  • Strong understanding of howdata platforms enable AI/ML use cases

AI-Specific Expectations
  • Working knowledge ofAI/ML concepts(feature engineering, model lifecycle, inference patterns)

  • Exposure toSnowflake AI capabilities (Snowpark, Cortex)or similar ecosystems

  • Familiarity withGenAI use cases(LLMs, embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation - RAG)

  • Ability to positionbusiness-driven AI use cases(customer analytics, personalization, risk/fraud, automation)

  • Experience integrating data platforms withML frameworks (e.g., Python-based ecosystems, external AI platforms)

  • Understanding ofdata governance, privacy, and ethical AI considerations

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with tools likeDatabricks, MLflow, Power BI, Tableau

  • Exposure toMLOps / LLMOps concepts

  • Snowflake certifications preferred

  • Experience contributing toAI/data GTM strategies or industry solutions

Key Competencies
  • Strongclient engagement and storytelling skills (Data + AI narrative)

  • Ability totranslate business problems into data + AI solutions

  • Strategic mindset withsales orientation

  • Strong collaboration acrosssales, delivery, and alliances

  • Ability to operate in afast-paced, innovation-driven environment

Success Metrics
  • Contribution todeal wins and AI-led opportunities

  • Quality and innovation insolution architecture

  • Contribution toAI/data accelerators and GTM assets

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