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Senior Director, Analytics Engineering, Data Analytics & AI

snowflakeUS-CA-Menlo ParkData Analytics and AI
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Salary
$292K – $383,250
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Executive · 10+ yrs
Posted
19 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Snowflake is hiring a Senior Director of Analytics Engineering to lead internal data operations from the Menlo Park office in California. This role suits an experienced data leader who wants to direct AI-driven analytics engineering teams and advance enterprise data platforms.

Role Overview

Snowflake seeks a Senior Director, Analytics Engineering, Data Analytics & AI to join the Data, Analytics, and AI organization, reporting directly to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer. The professional chosen for this position will manage a team of over twenty analytics engineers responsible for operational pipelines supporting revenue, bookings, people analytics, and go-to-market reporting. This is an in-office position requiring presence in the Menlo Park office at least three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and scale the analytics engineering organization by setting priorities and technical strategy through direct reports.
Direct internal data transformation initiatives to establish an AI-ready data foundation emphasizing governance, context, contracts, and documentation.
Build, maintain, and improve internal analytics agents, semantic layers, and general-purpose evaluation frameworks.
Champion AI-assisted engineering by driving the adoption of Cortex Code-based workflows for tasks such as model development, code reviews, and root-cause analysis.
Serve as customer zero by testing new Snowflake features and collaborating directly with product and engineering teams.
Represent Snowflake externally through customer conversations, speaking engagements, and thought leadership publications.
Partner with business stakeholders to resolve escalations, align roadmaps, and transform upstream processes.

Requirements

Minimum of ten years of professional experience in analytics engineering, data architecture, or data engineering.
Second-line leadership experience managing managers or senior individual contributors across multiple teams.
Deep technical expertise in Snowflake data modeling, governance, and the broader feature set.
Expert-level proficiency in dbt, including multi-team project management, testing, and macro development.
Hands-on background with orchestration platforms such as Airflow.
Proven history of managing revenue-critical or finance-critical data pipelines requiring strict accuracy and auditability.
Familiarity with go-to-market and sales analytics domains, including consumption pipelines and master data management.
Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools like Cortex Code or Claude Code.
Background with downstream business intelligence tools such as Sigma, Streamlit, and Tableau.
Working knowledge of agile delivery models using Jira and Confluence.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities for technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills and Tools

Snowflake
dbt
Airflow
Cortex Code
Claude Code
Streamlit
Sigma
Tableau
Jira
Confluence

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $292,000 to $383,250, alongside equity and bonus offerings.

About the Company

Snowflake focuses on empowering enterprises to achieve their potential with data and artificial intelligence. The organization emphasizes an impact-driven, innovative, and collaborative culture designed to help professionals scale technology and careers.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this position, please visit the official Snowflake careers page.

Skills and tech stack

SnowflakedbtAirflowCortex CodeClaude CodeStreamlitSigmaTableauJiraConfluencePrompt Engineering

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this position?

This role requires working out of the Snowflake office in Menlo Park, California, a minimum of three days a week.

How many direct reports will this role manage?

The Senior Director will lead a team of 20+ Analytics Engineers, managing through direct reports such as team leads and managers.

What are the salary and compensation details?

The salary ranges from $292,000 to $383,250, with offers that include equity and bonuses.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates need 10+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or data architecture, including second-line leadership experience.

Who does this position report to?

The role reports directly to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official snowflake careers page.

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