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AI RESEARCH
We conduct open, foundational, and applied research in the field of artificial intelligence to turn big questions into bigger breakthroughs. Through our work, we create easy, efficient, trusted AI features that advance our platform, inspire innovation, and expand what’s possible in enterprise AI — at Snowflake and beyond.
Agentic Technology
Enterprise AI requires a solid foundation, and we’re laying the groundwork. We build specialized models for real-world applications, engineered for accuracy, efficiency, and above all, impact.
Inference and Training Systems
When it comes to AI, knowledge is power. We innovate on Arctic Inference and Training to deliver scalable, cost-efficient model serving and training, raising the bar for Cortex and the open-source community one model at a time.
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"Working with Snowflake’s AI Research team as a university collaborator has been uniquely rewarding. Few industry partnerships offer this level of technical depth and intellectual openness. Together, we've tackled real-world challenges in efficient LLM serving, bridging cutting-edge research with production-grade systems. Snowflake’s culture stands out — research ideas are taken seriously, engineering teams are eager to build, and collaboration feels like true co-creation rather than outsourcing. The result is faster iteration, broader impact, and a deep sense of mutual respect. It’s rare to find an environment that moves this fast while still prioritizing rigor and thoughtfulness."
HAO ZHANG
Senior Software Engineer, AI Research
Menlo Park, CA
Menlo Park, CA

"At Snowflake, I get to work on high-impact research that directly shapes the future of our products, like Cortex Analyst and Snowflake Intelligence. The team fosters a culture of deep curiosity and fast iteration, making it possible to turn cutting-edge ideas into tangible customer value. It's rare to find a place where research and product so seamlessly intersect—this is one of them."
ZHEWEI YAO
Bellevue, WA

"At Snowflake AI Research, we aim to advance science and deliver the state-of-the-art AI innovations to our customers. We celebrate curiosity, encourage experimentation, and make continuous learning part of the job description. If you’re driven by impact and excited to solve some of the toughest problems in data and AI, you’ll feel right at home here—building technology that shapes the future for enterprise AI, together."
CANWEN XU
Menlo Park, CA
slide 2 of 2 "I like that I'm able to work on features that customers will actually see and use as an intern, and my team is fantastic. It's definitely been tricky figuring out the transition to remote, but I think that Snowflake has done it pretty well -- the team morale and intern events still let me get to know others outside of work!” AMY XU Software Engineer Intern
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