Snowflake Presales Architect (Data & AI)

Responsibilities

• Lead presales solutioning for Data, Analytics, and AI-driven opportunities with Snowflake at the core
• Partner with sales to shape deals and position data + AI solutions aligned to business outcomes
• Design scalable architectures leveraging Snowflake + AI/ML ecosystem (Snowpark, Cortex, external ML platforms)
• Conduct discovery workshops to identify opportunities for AI/GenAI use cases (e.g., predictive analytics, NLP, automation)
• Build POCs and demos showcasing AI-infused data platforms
• Define data + AI architecture patterns , including data pipelines, feature engineering, and model integration
• Provide solution estimates, sizing, and cost optimization strategies
• Act as a solution anchor on delivery (~50% billable) for key programs
• Collaborate with partners (Snowflake, cloud, AI ecosystem) to drive joint GTM initiatives
• Contribute to AI accelerators, reusable frameworks, and thought leadership
• Required Skills & Qualifications
• 12+ years in Data Engineering / Data Architecture / Analytics
• 4+ years of strong hands-on experience with Snowflake implementations and architecture
• Solid understanding of:
• Data warehousing, lakehouse, and modern data stack
• ETL/ELT tools (dbt, Informatica, etc.)
• SQL, performance tuning, and data modeling
• Experience with at least one cloud: AWS / Azure / GCP
• Proven experience in presales / solution consulting roles
• Strong understanding of how data platforms enable AI/ML use cases
• AI-Specific Expectations
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts (feature engineering, model lifecycle, inference patterns)
• Exposure to Snowflake AI capabilities (Snowpark, Cortex) or similar ecosystems
• Familiarity with GenAI use cases (LLMs, embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation - RAG)
• Ability to position business-driven AI use cases (customer analytics, personalization, risk/fraud, automation)
• Experience integrating data platforms with ML frameworks (e.g., Python-based ecosystems, external AI platforms)
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, and ethical AI considerations

Requirements

• Experience with tools like Databricks, MLflow, Power BI, Tableau
• Exposure to MLOps / LLMOps concepts
• Snowflake certifications preferred
• Experience contributing to AI/data GTM strategies or industry solutions
• Key Competencies
• Strong client engagement and storytelling skills (Data + AI narrative)
• Ability to translate business problems into data + AI solutions
• Strategic mindset with sales orientation
• Strong collaboration across sales, delivery, and alliances
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
• Success Metrics
• Contribution to deal wins and AI-led opportunities
• Quality and innovation in solution architecture
• Contribution to AI/data accelerators and GTM assets

Additional Information

Snowflake Presales Architect (Data & AI)1 Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Snowflake Presales Architect with strong expertise in modern data platforms and emerging AI capabilities. This role will drive end-to-end presales for Data & AI opportunities , combining deep Snowflake knowledge with the ability to position AI/ML-driven use cases for enterprise customers. The role demands a balance of technical depth, presales leadership, and innovation mindset , with ~50% billability on strategic engagements.

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