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Associate Solution Engineer
Snowflake
Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOn Site
Original Job Summary
About Snowflake
Snowflake empowers enterprises and individuals to reach their full potential by building the world’s greatest data and applications platform. With a get-it-done culture, every team member has an equal opportunity to innovate and make an impact.
About the Snowmaker Training Program
Snowflake’s pre-sales organization is seeking an Associate Sales Engineer to join the Snowmaker training program. This six-month program provides comprehensive technical and sales skills training through classroom sessions, shadowing, and mentorship from experienced sales and pre-sales leaders.
Role Responsibilities
- Present Snowflake technology and vision to executives and technical contributors.
- Leverage domain knowledge to align Snowflake’s value with customer needs.
- Work alongside SEs, prospects, and customers to demonstrate Snowflake technology throughout the sales cycle.
- Maintain a deep understanding of competitive products and position Snowflake accordingly.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing for continuous improvement.
- Provide post-sales technical guidance to drive customer success and digital transformation.
- Contribute to global and regional Sales Engineering initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- A deep interest in translating customer needs into technical solutions.
- Passion for technology with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to present technical topics effectively to varied audiences.
- A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience.
- Industry or internship experience in data analytics, pre-sales, solution architecture, or data engineering.
- Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Scala, Spark, Java, cloud technology, or data analytics is a plus.
- A strong desire to pursue a career in Sales Engineering.
Key skills/competency
- Data
- Sales
- Engineering
- Presentation
- Technology
- Training
- Collaboration
- SQL
- Cloud
- Mentorship
How to Get Hired at Snowflake
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight pre-sales and technical skills.
- Research Snowflake: Understand their products and culture.
- Practice presentations: Prepare to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Show eagerness: Demonstrate your passion for technology and learning.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review SQL and Python basics.
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Practice technical demos and presentations.
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Study cloud technology fundamentals.
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Brush up on data analytics concepts.
Behavioral Questions
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Explain teamwork in challenging projects.
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Describe a time you adapted quickly.
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Discuss handling technical disagreements.
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Share experience with mentored projects.