Director of Engineering, Cortex LLM Platform

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 seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our Cortex LLM Platform team, a critical component of Snowflake's AI strategy. This platform underpins all AI products that use LLMs, including Snowflake Intelligence, AISQL, REST API, and other customer-facing solutions. The role involves managing engineering teams that develop high-performance and scalable services, integrating expertise in AI systems, service deployment, and data THIS ROLE AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:Set the strategic vision for the team and drive accountability for plans and deliverablesHire, develop, and mentor talented senior technical leadersDrive team projects from ideation through implementation with partner teamsTranslate product requirements into engineering initiatives and coordinate cross-functionallyFoster a culture of creativity and innovation while ensuring practical decision-makingLead organizational structure evolution and improve engineering efficiencyWE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:Advanced degree in Computer Science7+ years of engineering management experience, including managing managersDeep experience with LLM serving and AI infrastructure5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience at staff levelStrong track record of recruiting and growing technical teamsExcellent collaboration and communication skills across global organizationsWHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT SNOWFLAKE?Join us at the forefront of AI innovation where you'll lead transformative initiatives that shape the future of data and artificial intelligence. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge LLM technology while building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Our culture promotes innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving, offering you the platform to make a significant impact on enterprise AI solutions.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: The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:The estimated base salary range for this role is $304,000 - $437,000.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.Snowflake is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, r

Created: 2026-01-23