# Principal Software Engineer - AI

**Company:** [Snowflake](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/snowflake)
**Location:** Unspecified
**Role:** ML Engineering
**Experience:** 14+ years
**Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Python, Java, C, C++, Go, Data Structures, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Multi-Cloud Systems
**Posted:** 2026-04-07

> The Principal Software Engineer will build and scale Snowflake’s customer-facing AI Functions products and distributed AI services. The role requires 14+ years of production systems experience, strong computer science fundamentals, AI/ML expertise, and proficiency in Python or Java.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build customer-facing AI Functions products.
- Design and implement highly scalable distributed platforms within the global Snowflake platform.
- Participate in technical and business decision-making.
- Collaborate with engineers across teams on cross-functional initiatives.
- Ensure operational readiness and meet customer commitments for reliability, availability, and performance.

## Requirements
- 14+ years of industry experience designing, building, and supporting large-scale production systems.
- Passion for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing.
- Deep, multifaceted experience building end-to-end customer-facing products.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
- Fluency in Python or Java.
- Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in computer science or a related field.

## Nice to Have
- Knowledge of C, C++, or Go.
- Experience working across teams and with product managers.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary and benefits information for United States roles is available on the Snowflake Careers Site.

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