Snowflake Computing

Sr. Technical Architect - AI/ML

Snowflake Computing$160K — $200K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (Radford L4 equivalent).
  • Expertise in creative problem-solving for complex AI/ML issues.
  • Strong communication skills for presenting AI/ML concepts and ROI to diverse audiences.
  • Experience reducing post-deployment technical debt and achieving regional success with implementations.
  • In-depth understanding of the full Data Science life-cycle including feature engineering, model development, deployment, and management.

Responsibilities

  • Design robust and scalable AI/ML solutions using Snowflake's native stack and partner ecosystem.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex system dependencies in AI/ML.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to align technical roadmaps with customer ROI.
  • Mentor Level 3 architects on MLOps and architectural best practices.
  • Analyze potential failure modes early in the lifecycle of AI/ML projects.
  • Architect data security and access controls for sensitive AI/ML training data.
  • Deconstruct failures in distributed systems involving external cloud services.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a rapidly growing and innovative company.
  • Access to advanced technical tools and a collaborative environment.
  • Career advancement opportunities through mentorship and leadership roles.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an advanced professional handling complex enterprise AI/ML deployments, deconstructing system dependencies, and ensuring production robustness.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This role marks a shift from managing tactical tasks to managing strategic outcomes. You are a seasoned professional with a full understanding of your specialization, resolving a wide range of issues in creative ways.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Design robust, scalable AI/ML solutions utilizing the full Snowflake native stack and partner ecosystem.
  • Perform deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for complex system dependencies in AI/ML solutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Product teams to align technical roadmaps with customer ROI.
  • Mentor Level 3 architects on best practices for MLOps and architectural design.


TECHNICAL DEPTH & RISK MANAGEMENT:
  • Distributed Systems: Deconstruct failures in complex pipelines involving external cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Predictive Failure Analysis: Critically think about potential failure modes like model drift and data skew early in the lifecycle.
  • Governance: Architect data security and access controls specifically for sensitive AI/ML training data.


SNOWFLAKE-NATIVE TECH STACK:
  • Snowflake Model Registry, Cortex Functions, Python, External MLOps (Kubeflow/SageMaker).


OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (Radford L4 equivalent).
  • Seasoned professional expertise in resolving wide-ranging issues in creative ways.
  • Strong executive communication: Ability to present complex AI/ML concepts and ROI to technical and business audiences.
  • Reduction in post-deployment technical debt; Regional success of complex implementations; Peer mentorship impact.
  • Thorough understanding of the complete Data Science life-cycle including feature engineering, model development, model deployment and model management.


BONUS POINTS FOR HAVING :
  • Experience with GenerativeAI, LLMs and Vector Databases.
  • Experience with Databricks/Apache Spark.
  • Experience implementing data pipelines using ETL tools.
  • Experience working in a Data Science role.
  • Proven success at enterprise software.
  • Vertical expertise in a core vertical such as FSI, Retail, Manufacturing, etc.

Snowflake is growing fast, and we're scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.

How do you want to make your impact?

For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com

About Snowflake Computing

Snowflake is a cloud-based data-warehousing company that was founded in 2012. The company provides a data platform that allows customers to store and analyze data using cloud-based infrastructure. Snowflake's platform is designed to be highly scalable and flexible, allowing customers to easily add or remove computing resources as needed. The company's customers include a wide range of businesses, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Snowflake has received significant funding from investors and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Learn more about Snowflake Computing
Size
2,037 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$539.1 million
Founded
2012
Revenue
$592 million
NASDAQ

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