Principal Software Architect — AI-Ready Data Foundations

Snowflake; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud data platform company located in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a seasoned technical leader with 15+ years of experience to redesign core metadata systems and influence innovative solutions for AI workloads. The role demands deep database knowledge and expertise in distributed systems. Join a dynamic team focused on building the foundational architecture that drives the next generation of AI-powered data solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience designing and supporting large-scale distributed services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of metadata management and query optimization.
• Excellent understanding of distributed systems and storage performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign of core Metadata systems impacting data interaction.
• Drive innovation on Apache Iceberg for high-performance workloads.
• Build foundational metadata for AI agents to navigate massive datasets.
• Solve challenges in scalability and fault-tolerance for global services.
• Own architecture and influence product roadmap for AI innovations.
• Mentor engineers, promoting technical excellence and innovation.

Skills

Distributed systems expertise

Deep database internals knowledge

Cloud-scale solution experience

Data structures and algorithms mastery

Metadata management

Education

BS in Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

A leading cloud data platform company located in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a seasoned technical leader with 15+ years of experience to redesign core metadata systems and influence innovative solutions for AI workloads. The role demands deep database knowledge and expertise in distributed systems. Join a dynamic team focused on building the foundational architecture that drives the next generation of AI-powered data solutions.