Salesforce

Lead Software Engineer

Salesforce$172K — $260K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of backend development experience using Python, Java, and JavaScript.
  • Hands-on knowledge of web application deployment patterns and networking.
  • Experience with MVC frameworks and relational databases, including object-relational mappers.
  • Familiarity with asynchronous task implementation in distributed systems using tools like Celery or AWS SQS.
  • Experience in utilizing cloud deployment tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of CDN infrastructure such as Akamai or AWS CloudFront.
  • Strong communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Write, test and release code in Python, Java, and JavaScript frequently.
  • Collaborate in code and design reviews to enhance system quality.
  • Develop products within a cross-functional team including engineers and designers.
  • Orchestrate deployments using Python with frameworks like Django and Flask on AWS.
  • Leverage AWS technologies and Node.js for scalable, high-performance deployments.
  • Present technical work to peers and stakeholders for feedback.

Benefits

  • Support for work-life balance and personal well-being.
  • Access to AI tools that enhance employee performance and productivity.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Commitment to equitable compensation and fair hiring practices.
Full Job Description
To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category
Software Engineering

Job Details

The Managed Runtime is a technology platform at Salesforce that serves javascript-backed websites and services at massive scale (100s of millions of requests in a day, millions of sessions) using AWS serverless technologies. Our first adopters are customer and partner developers working on headless commerce sites in Commerce Cloud, but also serve sites for customers integrating with Salesforce sites for Marketing Cloud use cases beyond commerce.

Managed runtime control plane service is deployed in Hyperforce, Salesforce's Public Cloud infrastructure on 22 core FDs. Team operates a total of 23 control plane instances across Core and Commerce FDs.

Fun fact: MRT served 4Billion page views during the week of Thanksgiving, 2025

What you'll do:
  • Write, test and release server-side Python, Java and JavaScript code early and often
  • Collaborate in code and design review, and security assessment processes to create higher quality, secure, maintainable systems
  • Build products with a cross functional product development team including product managers, designers and other engineers
  • Use Python with Django and Flask to orchestrate deployments to our AWS-based hosting environment
  • Use AWS technologies, and Node.js to create performant, scalable and fault tolerant deployments of Salesforce and partner developed code deployed on our infrastructure
  • Present your work to your peers and stakeholders


Who you are:
  • You have good general knowledge of data structures, web application deployment patterns and networking
  • You've worked on a team that has built a large web application
  • You have extensive experience using backend development languages like Python, Java and experience with MVC frameworks, relational databases and Object-Relational mappers
  • You've implemented asynchronous tasks with a queue in a distributed system, using tools like Celery, Resque, Rqueue, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, or Redis
  • You've worked with complex deployments on AWS or other cloud providers, using tools like AWS Cloudformation, Terraform and Kubernetes
  • You've used CDN infrastructure like Akamai, AWS Cloudfront or Cloudflare
  • You have experience crafting Continuous Integration and Delivery workflows using tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker or Helm Charts
  • You're a strong communicator who loves to collaborate with a team, and can speak, write and use diagrams to convey complex ideas
  • You have a growth mindset and have experience growing other Engineers


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.

Accommodations

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At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $207,800 - $285,800 annually.The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

About Salesforce

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Salesforce Careers

Joining Salesforce means becoming part of a dynamic, global team of professionals who are deeply committed to driving customer success and innovation. As the world's leading Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, Salesforce offers unparalleled job opportunities in technology and consulting, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact.

Work You'll Do

At Salesforce, every position is a chance to leverage your skills and creativity to transform businesses and industries. Our diverse team of experts collaborates to deliver cutting-edge solutions that foster growth and enhance leadership capabilities. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of digital innovation, using Salesforce's powerful platform to help clients navigate their transformation journeys.

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