Senior People Partner - Engineering

About the Role

At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results.

This is a unique opportunity to partner at the heart of innovation—helping shape how world-class engineering teams scale, evolve, and deliver in a rapidly changing technology landscape. We are looking for a People Partner who is deeply curious, energized by complexity, and excited about the transformative impact of AI on both the business and Snowflakes around the world. You bring a strong point of view, a bias for action, and a genuine enthusiasm for building alongside leaders who are defining the future of data and AI.

This role is based in either our Bellevue, WA or Menlo Park, CA office, with in-office attendance required three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Engineering leadership, providing candid, data-driven counsel on organizational, talent, and leadership decisions.
• Translate business priorities into a clear, integrated people strategy across organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and leadership development.
• Lead high-impact, data-driven initiatives including organizational design, talent assessment, succession planning, and retention strategies.
• Coach Engineering leaders to elevate leadership effectiveness, team performance, and organizational health.
• Guide teams through growth and transformation, helping leaders navigate ambiguity while maintaining momentum and engagement.
• Partner closely with People Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions tailored to Engineering.
• Apply data, insights, and emerging AI capabilities to improve decision-making, scale impact, and evolve People practices.
• Assess organizational health and deliver clear, actionable insights across engagement, performance, attrition, and diversity.
• Contribute to broader People Partner initiatives, helping shape how we support technical organizations across Snowflake.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including direct support of VP+ leaders.
• Strong experience partnering with Engineering organizations, with a clear understanding of technical talent, team structures, and operating models.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence Engineering leadership.
• Demonstrated success in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments.
• Strong business and data acumen, with the ability to translate insights into clear recommendations and actions.
• Experience leading organizational design, talent strategy, and leadership development initiatives.
• Track record of partnering effectively with COEs to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.
• Curiosity and applied interest in AI and emerging technologies, particularly in how they shape talent and organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Schedule

Snowflake operates a hybrid work model, with employees working in-office three days per week in either the Bellevue, WA or Menlo Park, CA office.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this role is $154,000 - $202,600. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Other company benefits