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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SOFTWARE ENGINEERS - **Company:** Snowflake - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Linux Kernel, Performance Tuning, Multithreading, Snowflake, Concurrency, Caching, Information Technology, Performance Monitor - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-java-platform-snowflake-com-10193657 ## About the Role * Have experience building, supporting, and troubleshooting complex Java systems. * Understand Java fundamentals, including the JVM and core libraries. * Have solid computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems. * Are eager to learn about JVM internals and performance tuning. * Thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to shared team goals. * Have a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience (advanced degrees a plus). Bonus points for: * Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and caching. * Knowledge of database or Linux internals. * Previous experience with large-scale, high-performance systems. Join us and be a part of a team that is driving the future of the data cloud. 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 actively hiring software engineers from Europe and around the world for our European Engineering Center. Our office is located at Potsdamer Platz, in the heart of Berlin. It's easily accessible by train, subway, bus, or bicycle - with numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops within walking distance. The official language for this office is English. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of skilled engineers, building and maintaining the future of the Java infrastructure that powers the data cloud. As part of this team, you will work on the core Java libraries and JVM infrastructure that support our scalable, high-performance platform, impacting millions of users globally. AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER ON THE JAVA PLATFORM TEAM, YOU WILL: * Contribute to building the next-generation systems that make using Java safe, efficient, and secure * Help provide a consistent, high-performance platform that Snowflake engineers can use to deliver high-quality solutions to production. * Identify performance and availability issues, implement effective solutions, and instrument key components as needed. * Collaborate with global teams to solve real-world, large-scale challenges in data infrastructure. * Continuously improve the reliability and performance of our Java infrastructure through proactive monitoring and automation. ## 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) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [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) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [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) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)