Senior AI Engineer, Salesforce

• The ideal candidate has strong experience in Python and is comfortable working with Java, Node.js, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Python
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and backend service technologies (Fastapi/Flask OAuth/JWT etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Knowledge of dev tools: Git, CI/CD tools and processes for automated testing and deployment
• Experience with database design and optimization (SQL, NoSQL)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Desirable

• We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer (Backend) to join the Salesforce AI Research Incubation Team
• In this role, you will work closely with AI researchers to design, develop, and deploy REST API services that interface with cutting-edge AI models
• You will also contribute to building robust agent pipelines, ensuring seamless integration between AI services and products
• You will play a key role in deploying AI-driven solutions at scale while maintaining high performance, security, and reliability
• Design, develop, and maintain REST API services for AI model inference and data processing
• Collaborate with AI researchers to implement scalable backend solutions for AI-driven applications
• Build and optimize agent pipelines for automated workflows and AI task orchestration
• Ensure seamless integration with cloud services (AWS, GCP) and optimize performance
• Works with DevOps to maintain and use CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment and testing of AI services
• Implement best practices for scalability, security, and monitoring of backend services
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring high availability and reliability