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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed Engineer -Spark - **Company:** Snowflake Inc. - **Location:** Menlo Park, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Scripting, Google Cloud, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Golang - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-forward-deployed-engineer-spark-snowflake-com-8303590 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. * Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Go, Java or C++. * Proficiency in Spark ecosystem. * Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing & data lake concepts, and cloud data platforms. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-facing environment. * To accelerate successful outcomes and foster trust, the role may involve travel up to 20% of the time to collaborate with teams and stakeholders., * Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases and data integration technologies. * Experience with developing AI/ML applications. * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). * Experience implementing solutions on the Snowflake Data Cloud. ## Description JobPosting MonetaryAmount USD QuantitativeValue 287500 200000 YEAR 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z 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. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will be embedded with customers to lead the modernization of their data and application ecosystem using the Snowflake AI Data Cloud. You will especially focus on modernizing their Spark and Data Engineering focused workloads. You will partner closely with clients to understand their business challenges and design, build, and implement cutting-edge data solutions on Snowflake. Your role is crucial in enabling customers to harness the full potential of their data, driving insights, and powering AI initiatives. You'll act as a trusted technical advisor, ensuring customers achieve significant business value and success with Snowflake., * Software Development: Design, build, and deploy robust software systems, tooling, and automation required to support customer solutions on Snowflake. Create comprehensive documentation for developed solutions, technical configurations, and best practices. * Data Engineering & Platform Implementation: Design and implement scalable data pipelines and modern data architectures on Snowflake. Ensure data quality, integrity, and efficient processing within the customer's modern data environment. * Performance Optimization & Best Practices: Analyze and optimize data models, queries, and data processing workflows to maximize performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness within the Snowflake environment. Champion Snowflake best practices. * Modern Data Solutions: Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern data integration tools and techniques suitable for the Snowflake ecosystem, helping customers evolve their data capabilities. * Client Collaboration and Enablement: Provide expert technical guidance, mentorship, and training to client teams on leveraging the Snowflake platform effectively, including data management, analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and reporting/BI integration. * Troubleshooting and Support: Identify and resolve technical challenges, performance bottlenecks, and operational issues. ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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