Software Engineering Manager Jobs at Snowflake with Visa Sponsorship
Snowflake hires Software Engineering Managers to lead distributed engineering teams building cloud-native data infrastructure at scale. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international engineers moving into or already in management.
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INTRODUCTION
Snowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential — and people too. With a culture that’s all in on impact, innovation, and collaboration, Snowflake is the sweet spot for building big, moving fast, and taking technology — and careers — to the next level. The database security identity & access management (IAM) team owns the services, systems, and product features that help our customers confidently bring their most sensitive data and workloads to Snowflake. We build solutions for secure authentication, simple yet granular access control, and safe, flexible data sharing and delegation. This includes features such as user management, multi-factor authentication, federated single sign-on, session and key pair authentication, and access control at all levels of the database (object, row, and column). Our systems are mission critical to customer trust and maintaining Snowflake’s performance, reliability, and security.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AS AN ENGINEERING MANAGER IN IAM, YOU WILL:
- Lead and drive projects from idea formulation, to design, and to implementation.
- Drive great partnership with the product management team.
- Set team strategy and be accountable for team plans, execution and deliverables.
- Grow and build a strong, healthy, and diverse team through hiring as well mentoring and coaching.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams and cross functional teams.
- Provide strong technical leadership to the team and partner teams.
- Understand deeply the state of art and industry trends, and lead the team to build IAM features into Snowflake as an integrated service.
We expect our engineering managers to demonstrate a strong engineering background via their past experience both as engineers and as managers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
OUR IDEAL ENGINEERING MANAGER WILL HAVE:
- 10+ years of experience in building large scale distributed systems, some of which are in databases and/or security (in particular with IAM).
- 3+ years of experience in managing and leading engineering teams to build services and framework in the above domains.
- Strong track record of delivering large scale and resilient distributed systems and services.
- Extensive and strong development experience in cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience in different security areas like identity and access management, cryptography, secret management, network security, etc.
- Knowledge of industry standard security concepts and protocols like SAML, SCIM, OAuth, RBAC, cryptography is a plus.
- Strong hands-on skills. Can drill deep into the complex system design and implementation when needed.
Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.
COMPENSATION
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
- The estimated base salary range for this role is $236,000 - $339,200.
- 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.

INTRODUCTION
Snowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential — and people too. With a culture that’s all in on impact, innovation, and collaboration, Snowflake is the sweet spot for building big, moving fast, and taking technology — and careers — to the next level. The database security identity & access management (IAM) team owns the services, systems, and product features that help our customers confidently bring their most sensitive data and workloads to Snowflake. We build solutions for secure authentication, simple yet granular access control, and safe, flexible data sharing and delegation. This includes features such as user management, multi-factor authentication, federated single sign-on, session and key pair authentication, and access control at all levels of the database (object, row, and column). Our systems are mission critical to customer trust and maintaining Snowflake’s performance, reliability, and security.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
AS AN ENGINEERING MANAGER IN IAM, YOU WILL:
- Lead and drive projects from idea formulation, to design, and to implementation.
- Drive great partnership with the product management team.
- Set team strategy and be accountable for team plans, execution and deliverables.
- Grow and build a strong, healthy, and diverse team through hiring as well mentoring and coaching.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams and cross functional teams.
- Provide strong technical leadership to the team and partner teams.
- Understand deeply the state of art and industry trends, and lead the team to build IAM features into Snowflake as an integrated service.
We expect our engineering managers to demonstrate a strong engineering background via their past experience both as engineers and as managers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
OUR IDEAL ENGINEERING MANAGER WILL HAVE:
- 10+ years of experience in building large scale distributed systems, some of which are in databases and/or security (in particular with IAM).
- 3+ years of experience in managing and leading engineering teams to build services and framework in the above domains.
- Strong track record of delivering large scale and resilient distributed systems and services.
- Extensive and strong development experience in cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience in different security areas like identity and access management, cryptography, secret management, network security, etc.
- Knowledge of industry standard security concepts and protocols like SAML, SCIM, OAuth, RBAC, cryptography is a plus.
- Strong hands-on skills. Can drill deep into the complex system design and implementation when needed.
Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.
COMPENSATION
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
- The estimated base salary range for this role is $236,000 - $339,200.
- 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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Frame your technical depth strategically
Snowflake's Engineering Manager roles require hands-on distributed systems or data infrastructure experience, not just people management. Tailor your resume to show you've shipped large-scale cloud products, because recruiters screen for technical credibility before soft skills.
Target teams aligned with Snowflake's roadmap
Snowflake's fastest-hiring engineering orgs are around Snowpark, data sharing, and platform reliability. Targeting job postings in these areas improves your chances of landing on a team with active headcount and a manager empowered to move quickly on sponsorship.
Understand how H-1B transfers affect your start date
If you're already on an H-1B with another employer, Snowflake can file an H-1B transfer and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives the petition. You don't need to wait for approval, but confirm your current employer's I-94 is still valid before resigning.
Use Migrate Mate to identify active Software Engineering Manager openings
Engineering Manager roles at Snowflake don't stay open long and aren't always easy to surface through general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to browse current Software Engineering Manager postings at Snowflake filtered by sponsorship eligibility, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is confirmed.
Prepare for PERM if targeting a Green Card path
Snowflake supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for eligible employees, but PERM labor certification through DOL can take a year or longer before your I-140 is even filed. Raise the Green Card conversation during or shortly after your offer negotiation, not months into tenure.
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Find Software Engineering Manager at Snowflake JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Snowflake sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineering Managers?
Yes, Snowflake sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineering Manager roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file new H-1B petitions and H-1B transfers for candidates already on the visa. If you're on OPT, Snowflake can also sponsor the H-1B cap-subject petition during the annual lottery window each spring.
How do I apply for Software Engineering Manager jobs at Snowflake?
Apply directly through Snowflake's careers page or browse current openings on Migrate Mate, which filters for roles where visa sponsorship is available. Software Engineering Manager interviews at Snowflake typically include a recruiter screen, a technical leadership discussion, and a behavioral loop focused on cross-functional influence, execution under ambiguity, and engineering culture. Preparing examples that demonstrate both engineering depth and team impact significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Which visa types does Snowflake commonly sponsor for Software Engineering Manager roles?
Snowflake sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, J-1, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Software Engineering Manager roles. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. The most common path for experienced international hires is an H-1B transfer if they're already in the U.S. on a valid H-1B with another employer.
What qualifications does Snowflake expect for Software Engineering Manager candidates?
Snowflake typically expects Software Engineering Manager candidates to have a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a closely related field, plus several years of experience managing engineers who work on distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or data platforms. Hands-on technical background matters here. Managers who can review code, engage in architecture discussions, and credibly represent engineering tradeoffs to product and leadership are consistently prioritized over candidates with only people-management experience.
How do I time my application if my OPT is expiring soon?
If your F-1 OPT authorization expires before the next H-1B cap season, look for Snowflake roles that open in the January through March window, when companies file H-1B registrations with USCIS ahead of the April lottery. If selected, your H-1B status begins October 1. STEM OPT extension gives up to 24 additional months of work authorization as a bridge if you need more time before an H-1B becomes available.
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