GENeral software
engineering PROGRAM

WE ALL START SOMEWHERE.
START WITH SNOWFLAKE. 

 Designed for early career engineers, the General Software Engineering (GenSWE) match program is where engineering meets exploration. Through a series of interviews, candidates are paired with teams based on experience, skill, and preference, allowing you to find the perfect fit and ensure everything clicks from day one. 

BUILD WHAT’S NEXT. 
NOT WHAT’S EXPECTED. 
We don’t do slow. We don’t do stale. And we definitely don’t do boring. Early career engineers at Snowflake tackle complex, high-impact projects — entrusted and empowered to reinvent what’s possible in data from the moment you open your laptop.

OWN CODE 
AND YOUR CAREER.
We offer more than a job: we give you the keys to shape your career. From team matching to roadmaps that support accelerated growth, you’ll own more than just projects, but have power over your path, progress, and potential. 

GET TO KNOW US
Hear about life as an early career engineer at Snowflake, straight from the source.
“The engineers I work with are incredibly generous with their time and knowledge, even across teams. Having that kind of support across the board is really unique, but makes all the difference over the years as you build your career."

SARA ABDELRAHMAN
Software Engineer, Snowpark
Bellevue, WA
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“At Snowflake I get to work with inquisitive, motivated, and thoughtful software developers on a variety of compelling, difficult problems. Customers regularly use our product and provide feedback, and it is energizing to know that my efforts shape the experiences of other folks in the data space.”

KELLY HUNTLIN
Software Engineer, Product Experiences
Bellevue, WA
"After graduation, Snowflake let me keep that passion (for OSS) going and allowed me to turn side contributions into impactful, full-time work. I’ve really enjoyed working with people here who share the same passion for building a better community and collaborating to bring more powerful tools to the broader ecosystem."

JONAS JIANG
Software Engineer, Open Data Analytics 
Menlo Park, CA

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interview tips and tricks

Interviewing at Snowflake? Prep like a pro with the videos below. 

How to Ace Your Coding Interview at SnowflakE
Senior Software Engineer Khushboo Bhaitia takes you behind the scenes of Snowflake’s coding interviews, breaking down what to expect and how to succeed.
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