Salesforce

Systems Engineering Engineer

Salesforce$148K — $246K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a cloud-native, enterprise environment
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience delivering impactful features in dynamic environments
  • Strong analytical skills for articulating complex ideas to diverse audiences
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, Go, and Terraform.

Responsibilities

  • Drive efficiency by developing software solutions that enhance operational performance.
  • Innovate with AI to create automation that minimizes errors and boosts system availability.
  • Build orchestration and automation tools for optimal system efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Design, develop, and test scalable software while mentoring junior engineers.
  • Support operational workflows for Puppet and Oracle.
  • Collaborate with engineering and development teams to maintain service operations.

Benefits

  • Resources to support work-life balance
  • Accelerated impact through AI agents
  • Opportunities for personal growth and potential
  • Dynamic work environment fostering collaboration
Full Job Description

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Job Category

Software Engineering

Job Details

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer at Salesforce, you'll join a dynamic global team responsible for delivering and supporting the technology infrastructure that powers our business growth. You'll lead projects to optimize current services and build next-generation software for our global production environments, collaborating closely with Engineering and Development teams to keep services operational, streamlined, and scalable.

What you'll be doing:
  • Drive efficiency: Identify and develop software solutions that improve operational efficiency and provide detailed visibility into performance metrics.
  • Innovate with AI: Develop AI-based automation to reduce errors, increase system availability, and accelerate operational velocity.
  • Build orchestration and automation: Enhance automation capabilities and develop orchestration tools to optimize system efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Design software: Design, develop, and test software with a focus on automation, scalability, and security, while mentoring other engineers.
  • Support operations: Provide high-level support for Puppet and Oracle operational workflows.


Technical skills & requirements:
  • Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Python, Go, and Terraform.
  • Cloud & infrastructure: Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), Kubernetes, and Karpenter.
  • Databases: Strong knowledge of database operations (Oracle preferred) and Postgres.
  • Systems fundamentals: Solid understanding of systems at the operating-system level (e.g., Linux internals, process management, memory management, and file systems).
  • Configuration management: Proven experience with Puppet.


Nice to have: Familiarity with the ElasticSearch/Kibana stack and REST API design.

Basic qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in a cloud native, enterprise environment
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • A track record of delivering impactful features in complex, fast-paced environments.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Who you are:
  • Self-starter: A lifelong learner who's comfortable with ambiguity and continually looks for ways to raise the bar.
  • Subject-matter expert: You demonstrate strong command of engineering best practices, including fault tolerance, security, and scalability.
  • Collaborative leader: You lead by example, give constructive feedback during design reviews, and help drive both quality and productivity.
  • Clear communicator: You bridge internal partners (architects, support teams) and stakeholders to resolve dependencies and incorporate feedback.

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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.

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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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