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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer II - Product Security - **Company:** Snowflake Inc. - **Location:** Menlo Park, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Customer Data Management, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Cloud Platform System, Snowflake, Software Security, Build Management, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Golang - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-software-engineer-ii-product-security-snowflake-com-8303532 ## About the Role * 15+ years of software engineering experience building and securing large-scale distributed systems and cloud-native platforms. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience). * Demonstrated company-level technical leadership with cross-organizational impact. * Deep expertise in multiple security domains, including AI/ML system security, applied cryptography, identity and access management, secure distributed system design, cloud and infrastructure security and/or software supply chain security * Experience securing AI/ML systems or building security controls for AI-driven platforms. * Strong systems thinking with experience identifying and mitigating systemic risks at scale. * Track record of leading complex, multi-year technical initiatives with broad organizational impact. * Experience in software development working with one or more of the following languages: Java, Go, Python, C, C++ * Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence senior technical and executive audiences. ## Description At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don't just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset - who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done. The Product Security team ensures that Snowflake products are built and shipped with the highest level of security. Our team drives the security posture of Snowflake products and is responsible for embedding security into every stage of the product lifecycle, from design through deployment and beyond. We design and build frameworks, systems and services that keep Snowflake secure. As a Principal Software Engineer II on the Product Security team, you will be the senior technical authority for Product Security and play a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing Snowflake's security. This is a unique opportunity to define and influence our long-term security strategy and have a direct impact on the security of the Snowflake platform and the trust of our customers. You will operate across organizational boundaries, guiding major security initiatives, influencing architectural decisions at the highest levels, setting the technical direction for the organization, and ensuring consistent security excellence across all product teams while working closely with business leaders to advance Snowflake's business. The role requires deep expertise in security, software engineering, distributed systems, software infrastructure, AI/ML, applied cryptography, threat modeling and cloud security fundamentals., * Serve as the senior technical authority and architectural leader for Product Security, defining the long-term technical vision and security architecture for Snowflake. * Drive the security strategy across key domains, including AI security, authentication, authorization, data protection, and software supply chain security. * Design and develop scalable, secure-by-default frameworks, services, and tools to secure Snowflake's infrastructure and protect customer data and accounts. * Define and implement proactive strategies to mitigate emerging AI-related threats, both by securing Snowflake's AI offerings and leveraging AI to enhance the company's overall security posture. * Anticipate emerging security risks and proactively define long-term mitigation strategies aligned with business and product goals. * Ensure cohesive execution by driving alignment across engineering, infrastructure, AI/ML, and security teams. * Partner with product and engineering teams to implement security best practices. * Mentor engineers, influence the engineering culture, and promote a strong security mindset company-wide. ## Related Videos - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? 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