Software Engineer - Java Platform

The role

You will build and maintain the Java infrastructure that powers the data cloud. This includes working on core Java libraries and JVM infrastructure to support a scalable, high-performance platform.

What you will do

• Contribute to building next-generation systems for Java safety, efficiency, and security
• Provide a consistent, high-performance platform for Snowflake engineers
• Identify performance and availability issues and implement solutions
• Instrument key components as needed
• Collaborate with global teams to solve large-scale data infrastructure challenges
• Improve reliability and performance of Java infrastructure through monitoring and automation

Required qualifications

• Experience building, supporting, and troubleshooting complex Java systems
• Understand Java fundamentals, including the JVM and core libraries
• Solid computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
• Eager to learn about JVM internals and performance tuning
• Thrive in collaborative environments
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees
• Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and caching
• Knowledge of database or Linux internals
• Previous experience with large-scale, high-performance systems

About the company

Snowflake is building the future of the data cloud. The company is growing fast and scaling its team to enable and accelerate growth.