Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Snowflake sits in the cloud data platform layer of the SaaS ecosystem, where buying decisions are typically enterprise-grade and technically rigorous. A Solution Engineer role here is notable because it operates at the intersection of product capability, customer architecture, and commercial outcomes—especially through demos and proof-of-concept work that often determines whether a platform becomes part of a company’s data stack.
From a SaaS career perspective, this kind of pre-sales engineering work builds durable skills in translating complex infrastructure and analytics concepts into business value. The remit spans executive communication, hands-on technical validation, and competitive positioning, which are core competencies across modern B2B SaaS—particularly in data, AI/ML-adjacent tooling, and cloud ecosystems where integrations and performance claims must be proven, not asserted.
This role tends to suit professionals who enjoy switching between whiteboard-level storytelling and practical technical depth, and who prefer customer-facing problem solving over purely internal delivery. It also aligns with those who want exposure to how large SaaS deals are won—working closely with sales, partners, and product stakeholders—while staying grounded in SQL/Python-enabled technical work.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
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.
We are looking for a Solution Engineer who is accustomed to solving customer’s most complex problems and closing large deals. In this role you will work directly with the sales team and channel partners to understand the needs of our customers, strategize on how to navigate winning sales cycles, provide compelling value-based demonstrations, support enterprise Proof of Concepts, and ultimately close business.
As a Snowflake Solution Engineer you must share our passion about reinventing the database space, thrive in a dynamic environment and have the flexibility and willingness to jump in and get things done. You are equally comfortable in both a business and technical context, interacting with executives and talking shop with technical audiences.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL GET TO:
Present Snowflake technology and vision to executives and technical contributors at prospects and customers
Work hands-on with prospects and customers to demonstrate and communicate the value of Snowflake technology throughout the sales cycle, from demo to proof of concept to design and implementation
Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving industry, maintaining a deep understanding of competitive and complementary technologies and vendors and how to position Snowflake in relation to them.
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to continuously improve Snowflake’s products and marketing
ON DAY ONE WE WILL EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:
Outstanding presenting skills to both technical and executive audiences, whether impromptu on a whiteboard or using presentations and demos.
Broad range of experience within large-scale Database and/or Data Warehouse technology, ETL, analytics and cloud technologies
Hands-on expertise with SQL and SQL analytics
Hands-on experience with Python
Understanding of AI/ML principles and best practices
Ability to connect a customer’s specific business problems and Snowflake’s solutions
University degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience preferred
ABOUT OUR TEAM:
Our Solution Engineers are customer obsessed and we believe in the value we can add and stay honest about it. We love to learn, are open to giving and receiving feedback and are passionate about making our clients successful. Our team works to ensure data is accessible, usable and valuable to everyone.
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
