Architect, Snowflake Cortex

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and develop AI applications on Snowflake utilizing Cortex AI functions, Cortex Analyst, Cortex Search, Cortex Agents, and Snowflake Intelligence.

• Construct data pipelines, semantic models, and manage unstructured data processing, including Document AI.

• Create full-stack applications using Python, SQL, Snowpark, and Streamlit.

• Integrate applications with external APIs, other applications, and LLM providers as necessary.

• Implement role-based access control, data masking, and governance to ensure secure, resilient, and compliant applications.

• Optimize warehouses, models, and queries for enhanced performance and cost management based on consumption.

• Facilitate client architecture sessions, demonstrations, and workshops.

• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and application developers to achieve comprehensive outcomes.

• Monitor Snowflake’s AI roadmap and translate new capabilities into reusable patterns for the team.

• Engage in recruiter, technical, and final VP interviews.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a data or AI architect or senior engineer, including practical work with Snowflake.

• Proficient in SQL and Python, with experience in Snowpark.

• Familiar with Snowflake Cortex capabilities or possess comparable hands-on experience with LLM-based applications and a clear strategy for rapid acclimatization.

• Understanding of RAG, semantic search, text-to-SQL, and agentic patterns.

• Strong foundation in data modeling, ELT/ETL, and orchestration tools (dbt, Airflow, or similar).

• Comprehensive knowledge of Snowflake security and governance, including RBAC, masking, row access policies, and data sharing.

• Experience with CI/CD, APIs, and cloud fundamentals across Azure, AWS, or GCP.

• SnowPro Core or Advanced certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with Streamlit, Snowflake Native Apps, or Cortex Fine-tuning is preferred.

• Background in data science, machine learning, or formal engineering training is preferred.

• Experience in integrating Snowflake with other AI platforms, including Claude, is preferred.

• Consulting or client-facing delivery experience is preferred.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Team culture of outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline seekers