Snowflake · 3 days ago
Activation Solution Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSnowflake is a technology company focused on empowering enterprises through innovation and collaboration. The Activation Solution Engineer role is designed to accelerate customer adoption and success on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud by providing technical guidance and support for new and early-stage customers.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead Your Account Micro-Business: Take ownership of the technical success and consumption trajectory within your assigned portfolio, driving adoption metrics in your assigned accounts, acting as a single point of contact for all customer needs
Driving Outcome-Based Utilization: Apply an outcome-based selling mindset to customer engagements, focusing on how the Snowflake AI Data Cloud helps them solve complex data challenges and unlock maximum business value—not just product features
Strategic Advisory and Guidance: Serve as a trusted strategic advisor immediately following the initial contract close, providing guidance on data strategy, technology stack integration, and ensuring a swift, successful activation of Use Cases
Deliver Technical Value with AI: Deliver technical value efficiently by leveraging cutting-edge AI-powered development tools and automation to accelerate solutions and implementation guidance, helping customers move faster to production
Architectural Leadership: Provide customers with critical, Snowflake-specific foundational guidance, including Architectural Best Practices, Workload Isolation & Warehouse Utilization, Resource Monitoring & Alerts, Budgeting, and RBAC/Security Setup
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with the Account Team to highlight risks and establish and nurture trusted relationships with internal Snowflake teams (e.g., Professional Services, Support) and external partners to ensure seamless resource orchestration
Develop Scalable Programs: Create and deliver reusable, high-impact programs, such as Hands-on Labs (HoLs) and webinars, to educate a wide customer audience on specific platform features and industry best practices
Technical Feedback Loop & Innovation: Act as a key feedback loop from the field to influence future product development, working closely with Product Management and Engineering teams
Expert Support and Triage: Efficiently triage a broad array of incoming customer inquiries, assisting the field team with demos, troubleshooting, and identifying opportunities to qualify potential business value for the Expansion team
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with SQL is required
Strong foundational understanding and experience with data architecture, data analytics, and the core concepts of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
A strong desire to learn, grow your technical skills, and become an expert in the Snowflake platform
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and possess Project Management skills to track, manage, and drive customers to an agreed-upon timeline
University degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience in a technical role
Preferred
SnowPro Core certification
Proficiency in additional coding languages, particularly Python, Java, or Scala, especially in a data or application development context
Experience with modern data technologies (e.g., CI/CD tooling, orchestration tools) or a basic understanding of Data Science concepts
Prior experience or strong interest in leveraging AI-powered development tools and coding agents to increase solution delivery efficiency
Company
Snowflake
Snowflake is a cloud data platform that provides a data warehouse as a service designed for the cloud.
Founded in 2012
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.03BKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalICONIQ GrowthAltimeter Capital
2022-04-19Post Ipo Equity· $621.46M
2020-09-16IPO
2020-02-07Series G· $479M
Leadership Team
Sridhar Ramaswamy
Chief Executive Officer
Benoit Dageville
Snowflake Co-founder, President of Product
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