Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team. Snowflake forms the data platform for the most security sensitive customers and they rely on the data platform to secure and protect their most sensitive data assets. It is critical that our customers are able to manage access to their data, audit its usage and ensure its safety. The security infrastructure also enables customers of Snowflake to share data and protect privacy which is a key ingredient of the Data Sharehouse. AS A PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DATABASE SECURITY AT SNOWFLAKE YOU WILL: Lead highly impactful initiatives from idea formulation to design and implementation. Innovate, design and build highly available, reliable and secured distributed services and solutions within the global Snowflake. Ensure operational readiness of the services and meet the commitments to our customers regarding security, reliability, availability, and performance. Mentor and coach other engineers. OUR IDEAL PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DATABASE SECURITY WILL HAVE: 15+ years of industry experience designing, building, and supporting large-scale distributed systems in production, with recent experience in building large scale cloud services. Deep knowledge and experience with different security areas like identity and access management, cryptography, network security, etc. Experience with database systems and database internals, such as query engines and optimizers are a big plus. Strong fundamentals in computer science skills. Expert-level development skills in Java or C++. Knowledge of industry standard security concepts and protocols like SAML, SCIM, OAuth, RBAC, cryptography is a plus. Advanced degree in Computer Science or related degree. Ph.D. in the related field is a plus Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company's confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company's data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential. 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? The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: The estimated base salary range for this role is $235,000 - $368,000. 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. 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? 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, regulations and ordinances.