Software Engineering Principal Member of Technical Staff, Salesforce

• Are you a visionary principal-level engineer passionate about building platforms that multiply developer productivity?
• Core Technical Expertise: 12+ years of professional software development experience, with expert-level, hands-on proficiency in Java. A strong understanding of the Salesforce Platform is required, including deep familiarity with its APIs (e.g., Metadata, Tooling, REST), declarative automation (Flows), and security model (Profiles, Permission Sets)
• System Architecture: Proven track record of architecting and implementing large-scale, distributed systems serving thousands of users
• Analytical Problem-Solving: A demonstrated ability to analyze complex, large-scale systems to identify and address root causes of instability, performance bottlenecks, or technical debt
• Cloud Mastery: Expert-level mastery of cloud platforms (AWS) including advanced services (e.g., networking, security, serverless) and enterprise features
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deep expertise in containerization platforms (Kubernetes, service mesh, advanced orchestration patterns)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Comprehensive experience with IaC at scale using tools like Terraform Enterprise or custom-built solutions
• CI/CD Architecture: Expert knowledge of CI/CD platform architecture, including Jenkins Enterprise, GitHub Actions, and custom pipeline orchestration
• Distributed Systems: Deep understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven patterns, and platform scalability challenges
• Product Mindset: A strong ability to think from a user's perspective, contribute to product strategy, and make pragmatic technical and design decisions
• Exceptional Communication: Proven ability to present complex data to diverse audiences. You are a clear, logical communicator who is comfortable in a room with senior leadership

Desirable

• Our Engineering Excellence team is being formed to redefine how software is built, tested, and delivered across the enterprise
• We are looking for a technical leader to architect the next generation of our core engineering platforms and automation systems from the ground up
• This is a high-impact, strategic role where you will have the autonomy to shape our technical roadmap, mentor a growing team, and establish the foundational infrastructure that empowers thousands of engineers to ship high-quality products with greater velocity and confidence
• Architect & Innovate: Architect and lead the design of large-scale, multi-region infrastructure platforms and automation systems that directly improve the developer experience
• Define Strategy: Define the technical strategy and roadmaps for our core engineering platform's evolution and modernization, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Drive Innovation: Lead proof-of-concepts, evaluate new and emerging technologies, and conduct platform research to keep our engineering capabilities at the forefront of the industry
• Mentor & Lead: Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, providing expert technical guidance, fostering a culture of excellence, and supporting their career development
• This role positions you as a key technical leader within Salesforce's engineering organization, with direct influence on platform strategy affecting thousands of engineers
• You'll have opportunities to drive industry-leading innovations while building and leading world-class engineering teams
• The position offers clear progression paths toward higher-level Principal Engineer, Engineering Management, or specialized technical leadership roles