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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Data Transformation - **Company:** Snowflake - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Backend, Core Data, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Data Lakehouse, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-data-transformation-snowflake-com-8303639 ## About the Role * 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on distributed systems, data infrastructure, or backend platforms (or equivalent experience) * BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * Strong foundation in distributed systems principles: consistency, replication, fault tolerance, and data partitioning * Proficiency in Java, Scala, Python, or C++ - with a track record of delivering production systems at scale * Demonstrated experience designing and operating large-scale data systems or cloud-native platforms * Ability to lead complex technical projects independently, with minimal direction Bonus points for the following: * Hands-on experience with Apache Flink and/or Apache Spark for stream or batch data processing * Experience with Apache Kafka, data lakehouse architectures, or SQL engine internals * Familiarity with AI-augmented engineering practices - using LLMs, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools to accelerate prototyping, improve code quality, and rethink how software gets built * Contributions to open-source data infrastructure projects Snowflake is growing fast, and we're scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. ## Description We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer for our Data Platform team. This team owns the core data transformation infrastructure that moves, processes, and delivers data at the heart of Snowflake's platform - powering everything from real-time pipelines to the large-scale batch systems our customers depend on every day., * Design and implement scalable, high-throughput data processing systems that operate reliably at cloud scale * Build and maintain real-time and batch data pipelines, driving both architectural evolution and day-to-day operational excellence * Own features end-to-end - from system design and implementation through testing, deployment, and production observability * Make architectural decisions that shape the future of Snowflake's data transformation layer and contribute to long-term technical roadmaps * Partner cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, and data science teams to define requirements and deliver high-impact capabilities * Write clean, well-tested, production-quality code and hold a high bar for engineering craft across the team * Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance ## Related Videos - [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) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Using backend languages for frontends: Why ClojureScript is an awesome idea!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/229-using-backend-languages-for-frontends-why-clojurescript-is-an-awesome-idea) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Are Software Engineer Wages Being Pushed Down? 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