FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of a Sales Engineer at Snowflake?
The primary responsibility of a Sales Engineer at Snowflake is to solve complex customer problems by collaborating with the account sales team and channel partners, understanding customer needs, and helping them evaluate Snowflake as their solution.
Is fluency in German required for this position?
Yes, fluency in the German language—both written and spoken—is required for this position.
What kind of technical background is preferred for a Sales Engineer?
A preferred technical background includes sales engineering or solution architect experience in a SaaS environment, as well as experience in analytics, data science, or data engineering.
Will I be required to present to executives and technical teams?
Yes, you will be expected to present Snowflake’s technology and vision to both executives and technical contributors at prospects and customers.
What programming skills are required for this role?
Hands-on experience with SQL is required, and experience with Python is preferred but not required.
Is prior experience in modern data technology beneficial for this role?
Yes, experience with modern data technology, such as dbt, Spark, containers, devops tooling, orchestration tools, and Git, is beneficial.
How does Snowflake view applicants who may not meet every qualification?
Snowflake encourages applicants to apply even if they do not meet every qualification, as they value a broad range of experiences within their teams.
Will I work with other teams within Snowflake?
Yes, you will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to continuously improve Snowflake's products and marketing efforts.
What type of events will I represent Snowflake at?
You will represent Snowflake at industry or customer events.
What attributes are valued in Snowflake's Sales Engineers?
Snowflake values Sales Engineers who build connections, relationships, and trust with customers, are passionate about learning, and are open to giving and receiving feedback.