Senior Solution Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Solution Engineer (SQL/Python): Driving the adoption of Snowflake's data cloud by solving complex customer problems and leading technical sales cycles with an accent on data architecture, AI integration, and value-based demonstrations. Focus on designing Proof of Concepts (PoCs), performing deep architectural discovery, and aligning cloud data solutions with business objectives.

Location: Must be based in the US. Hybrid in Chicago, IL, or Remote in IL, IN, MI, or WI.

Salary: $165,000 – $216,562 (Base), $240,000 - $280,000 OTE

Company

Snowflake is a cloud-native data platform redefining data warehousing and powering the era of the agentic enterprise.

What you will do

• Present Snowflake's technology and vision to technical contributors and executive audiences.
• Lead the technical sales cycle from initial demonstrations to Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and final implementation.
• Analyze customer architectural frameworks to design optimal Snowflake data architectures.
• Maintain deep expertise in competitive landscapes, ETL, and cloud data technologies (Data Lake, Data Mesh, Data Fabric).
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to drive continuous product and marketing improvements.

Requirements

• 7-8 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in a pre-sales environment.
• Hands-on expertise with SQL, SQL analytics, and Python.
• Broad experience with large-scale Database/Data Warehouse technology, ETL, and cloud technologies.
• Must be based in the US; remote options are specifically limited to IL, IN, MI, or WI.
• Proven ability to leverage AI code generation tools to accelerate productivity.
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.

Nice to have

• Masters degree in Data Science or Business Administration.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, variable compensation, and equity packages.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and flexible PTO.
• Dedicated professional development budget.
• Environment that values AI-native thinking and an experimental mindset.