Software Engineering AI/LLM Connectivity
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Job Category
Software Engineering
Job Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Lead/Principal Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team that is passionate about delivering impactful software and enabling others to do the same. This role blends technical depth, strategic thinking, and people-centered leadership.
If you are driven by vision, energized by innovation, and grounded in the belief that great teams are built by people who support and inspire each other, we would love to meet you.
What You'll Do:
Lead the design and development of core integration capabilities and scalable connectivity solutions across MuleSoft, Salesforce, and Agentforce
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Set technical direction and help shape long-term strategy and team growth
Drive innovation through new ideas, improved processes, and bold experimentation
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in coding, design, and architecture
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience building and operating production-grade software systems
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Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, or in comparable languages and frameworks for building scalable backend systems
Hands-on experience designing and building APIs, asynchronous workflows, and event-driven systems
Experience working with large codebases and influencing design decisions across teams
Ability to think holistically about architecture, performance, and operational stability.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to triage complex issues and identify opportunities to improve product quality and reliability
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work effectively with engineers, designers, and product teams
Bonus points:
Hands-on experience with MuleSoft platform (Anypoint Studio, Mule Runtime, Anypoint Connectors).
Expertise in Salesforce platform, including Apex, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
Solid experience with system performance tuning, memory management, and optimizing resource usage in distributed environments
Familiarity with container runtimes such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), RAG architecture, and integration of AI into developer workflows.
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.
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For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $200,800 to $276,100.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Return-to-Work Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Work Visa Sponsorship
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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