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Snowflake hires Software Engineers across distributed systems, data infrastructure, and cloud platform teams, and has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates. If you're on an international visa or need future sponsorship, Snowflake is a serious option worth targeting in your search.
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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.
Snowflake started with a clear vision: develop a cloud data platform that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. Snowflake developed an innovative new product with a built-for-the-cloud architecture that combines the power of data warehousing, the flexibility of big data platforms, and the elasticity of the cloud at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. We are now a global, world-class organization with offices in more than a dozen countries and serving many more.
Snowflake Notebooks is a development interface in Snowsight that offers an interactive, cell-based programming environment for Python and SQL. In Snowflake Notebooks, you can perform exploratory data analysis, develop machine learning models, and perform other data science and data engineering tasks all in one place.
To learn more about the capabilities of the Notebook products please visit https://www.snowflake.com/en/data-cloud/notebooks/
AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER FOR SNOWFLAKE NOTEBOOKS, YOU WILL:
- Drive high impact initiatives that span our product areas and tech stack including NodeJS, Java and JavaScript (React).
- Promote strong collaboration within a cross functional team, including design, product management.
- Deliver features requiring close coordination with several sister teams such as Machine Learning, Container Services, billing and cloud infrastructure.
- Be a strong contributor to the product vision and drive team planning.
- Build for scale and high performance.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- 2+ years hands-on software development experience, including significant experience in backend or full stack software development (internships count)
- Deep understanding of modern web applications design architecture, good API design patterns, security, performance and scale.
- Knowledge of data development tools, data infrastructure, or ML is a plus.
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience, such as being an architect or tech lead for high impact customer facing projects.
- You go to work everyday striving to be the very best you can be. You're undaunted by ambiguity and are motivated to drive impact.
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.
How do you want to make your impact?
For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
- The estimated base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $230,000.
- Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
To comply with pay transparency requirements and other statutes, you can notify us if you believe that a job posting is not compliant by completing this form.

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.
Snowflake started with a clear vision: develop a cloud data platform that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. Snowflake developed an innovative new product with a built-for-the-cloud architecture that combines the power of data warehousing, the flexibility of big data platforms, and the elasticity of the cloud at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. We are now a global, world-class organization with offices in more than a dozen countries and serving many more.
Snowflake Notebooks is a development interface in Snowsight that offers an interactive, cell-based programming environment for Python and SQL. In Snowflake Notebooks, you can perform exploratory data analysis, develop machine learning models, and perform other data science and data engineering tasks all in one place.
To learn more about the capabilities of the Notebook products please visit https://www.snowflake.com/en/data-cloud/notebooks/
AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER FOR SNOWFLAKE NOTEBOOKS, YOU WILL:
- Drive high impact initiatives that span our product areas and tech stack including NodeJS, Java and JavaScript (React).
- Promote strong collaboration within a cross functional team, including design, product management.
- Deliver features requiring close coordination with several sister teams such as Machine Learning, Container Services, billing and cloud infrastructure.
- Be a strong contributor to the product vision and drive team planning.
- Build for scale and high performance.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- 2+ years hands-on software development experience, including significant experience in backend or full stack software development (internships count)
- Deep understanding of modern web applications design architecture, good API design patterns, security, performance and scale.
- Knowledge of data development tools, data infrastructure, or ML is a plus.
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience, such as being an architect or tech lead for high impact customer facing projects.
- You go to work everyday striving to be the very best you can be. You're undaunted by ambiguity and are motivated to drive impact.
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.
How do you want to make your impact?
For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
- The estimated base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $230,000.
- Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
To comply with pay transparency requirements and other statutes, you can notify us if you believe that a job posting is not compliant by completing this form.
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Align your resume to Snowflake's stack
Snowflake's engineering roles center on distributed systems, SQL engines, and cloud infrastructure. Highlight hands-on experience with C++, Java, or Python alongside any data warehousing or query optimization work before you apply.
Target teams that sponsor consistently
Snowflake's core platform, storage, and query execution teams have historically filed LCAs with the DOL across a wide range of Software Engineer levels. Search DOL disclosure data by employer name and job title to identify which teams are actively sponsoring.
Get your OPT or STEM extension paperwork current
Snowflake hires on F-1 OPT and STEM OPT. Before your first recruiter screen, confirm your OPT authorization dates and whether your employer of record will be Snowflake directly, which affects your STEM extension eligibility under E-Verify requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Snowflake roles by visa type
Browsing open Software Engineer positions by the visa categories Snowflake sponsors saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate lets you filter Snowflake's listings directly by visa type so you only spend time on viable opportunities.
Prepare for PERM if you're targeting long-term status
Snowflake sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards through the PERM labor certification process. Collect transcripts, employment verification letters, and a clear record of your specialized experience early, since PERM documentation gaps are the most common cause of delays.
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Find Software Engineer at Snowflake JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Snowflake sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, Snowflake sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineers. The company files H-1B petitions through the annual USCIS lottery, which opens for registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're currently on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, Snowflake can keep you working while your H-1B petition is pending, provided your OPT authorization covers the gap.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at Snowflake?
Applications go through Snowflake's careers portal, where Software Engineer roles are listed by team and level. You can also browse and filter Snowflake's open positions by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which helps you identify roles where your specific visa category is supported before you invest time in the application process.
Which visa types does Snowflake commonly sponsor for Software Engineer roles?
Snowflake sponsors H-1B, TN, J-1, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for Software Engineers, and supports Green Card sponsorship through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based preference categories. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical roles. The right pathway depends on your citizenship, degree field, and where you are in the immigration process.
What qualifications does Snowflake expect for Software Engineer roles?
Snowflake's Software Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, which also satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation standard. Beyond the degree, Snowflake looks for demonstrated experience in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or data platform engineering. Senior roles often require depth in C++, Java, or Python and experience with large-scale query execution or storage systems.
How do I plan my timeline if I need Snowflake to sponsor my H-1B before my OPT expires?
The H-1B registration window opens in March, with approved petitions taking effect October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1, you need either a STEM OPT extension to bridge the gap or a cap-gap period under USCIS rules, which protects your status if your OPT expires between April 1 and September 30 while your petition is pending. Confirm your specific end dates with Snowflake's immigration team as early as possible in the offer process.
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