Senior People Partner - Engineering

Job description

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. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done. Snowflake is seeking a Senior People Partner to support our Engineering organization as a strategic advisor to Engineering leadership and their teams. 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. The Senior People Partner will partner closely with Engineering leadership, the broader People Partner team, and People Centers of Excellence (COEs) to shape and execute a people strategy that enables innovation, scale, and organizational effectiveness. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE - 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. WHAT YOU BRING - 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. WORK MODEL & LOCATION 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. Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company's confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company's data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential. Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. How do you want to make your impact? For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com http://careers.snowflake.com