Staff/Principal AI Software Engineer

Snowflake

Principal AI Engineer defining Snowflake Intelligence, Snowflake’s enterprise data AI platform. Architecting reliable agentic systems, NL-to-SQL, and large-scale RAG for Fortune 500 customers.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $304,000 - $437,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the architectural design and deployment of LLM-based applications, integrating AI with SQL and semantic layers, while fostering technical excellence and mentoring engineering teams.

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LLM OrchestrationPrompt OptimizationSemantic ModelingAI System DesignTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringMulti-Agent SystemsNL-to-SQL EnginesAutomated InfrastructureContext-Engineering PatternsFunction CallingSemantic-Layer IntegrationAI Product LaunchComplex System DesignSQL Integration

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaborationRapid ExperimentationTechnical Excellence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreePhD in Computer SciencePhD in AI

Industry Keywords

AI CapabilitiesTechnical VisionCross-Functional TeamsHigh-Stakes ProjectsCustomer Schemas

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the long-term technical vision for Snowflake Intelligence
Lead architectural design of multi-agent systems, tool-use frameworks, and self-correcting NL-to-SQL engines
Build automated hill-climbing infrastructure to measure and guarantee LLM performance across customer schemas
Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to align AI capabilities with business goals
Connect Research modeling advances with production infrastructure at Snowflake scale
Design extensible context-engineering patterns, advanced function calling, and semantic-layer integration
Mentor Staff and Senior engineers
Lead cross-functional strike teams on high-stakes projects
Foster technical excellence and rapid experimentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years specifically leading deployment of LLM-based applications at massive scale
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or a related field
Deep understanding of LLM orchestration
Expertise in prompt optimization, semantic modeling, and robust guardrails for non-deterministic systems
Proven track record designing complex systems integrating AI with SQL, retrieval systems, and semantic layers
Exceptional ability to communicate technical trade-offs to executive leadership and individual contributors
Previously held a Principal or equivalent high-level IC role, or led the technical launch of a major AI product used by millions

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Define the long-term technical vision for Snowflake Intelligence
Lead architectural design of multi-agent systems, tool-use frameworks, and self-correcting NL-to-SQL engines
Build automated hill-climbing infrastructure to measure and guarantee LLM performance across customer schemas
Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to align AI capabilities with business goals
Connect Research modeling advances with production infrastructure at Snowflake scale
Design extensible context-engineering patterns, advanced function calling, and semantic-layer integration
Mentor Staff and Senior engineers
Lead cross-functional strike teams on high-stakes projects
Foster technical excellence and rapid experimentation 🎯 Requirements
10+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years specifically leading deployment of LLM-based applications at massive scale
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or a related field
Deep understanding of LLM orchestration
Expertise in prompt optimization, semantic modeling, and robust guardrails for non-deterministic systems
Proven track record designing complex systems integrating AI with SQL, retrieval systems, and semantic layers
Exceptional ability to communicate technical trade-offs to executive leadership and individual contributors
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