Full-Time

Backend Software Engineer – Senior/Lead/Principal

Security

Posted on 1/25/2025

Salesforce

Salesforce

10,001+ employees

Cloud-based Customer Relationship Management solutions

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$125.7k - $334.6kAnnually

+ Incentive Compensation + Equity

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 2 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA

Salary range for Washington: $125,700 to $306,600; for California: $125,700 to $334,600.

Category
Backend Engineering
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
Java
C#
AWS
Go
SCRUM
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform

You match the following Salesforce's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Experience building large scale distributed systems, especially in cloud environments
  • Deep understanding of object oriented programming and experience with at least one object oriented programming language (Java, Go, Python, C++, C#)
  • Experience with public cloud services (AWS or Google Cloud Platform or Azure)
  • Experience with Scrum or other agile development methodologies, with attention to code quality, delivering secure code
  • Experience working in a complex team environment. Able to deliver under pressure.
  • Good knowledge with operating systems (Linux, Mac and Windows)
  • A related technical degree required
  • Prior security knowledge is not required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge working with relational database MySQL, Postgres
  • Familiar with open source technologies, such as ZooKeeper, MongoDB
  • Experience with big data and pipeline technologies, such as Hadoop, Kafka
  • Knowledge or experience with machine learning
  • Experience building services with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Good knowledge with network technologies, such as TCP/IP, DNS or load balancer

Salesforce provides cloud-based software solutions focused on Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Its main product, Customer 360, includes a variety of applications that help businesses manage and personalize their interactions with customers across marketing, sales, service, commerce, and IT operations. This system allows companies to create a seamless experience for customers throughout their journey. Unlike many competitors, Salesforce offers a subscription-based model that eliminates the need for costly hardware and software installations, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes. The company aims to deliver tailored solutions that cater to the specific needs of different industries, ensuring that clients can effectively enhance their customer relationships and drive growth.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$62.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Salesforce is recognized as a leader in Customer Data Platforms for B2B and B2C.
  • Recent investments indicate strong confidence in Salesforce's future growth prospects.
  • AI initiatives like Agentforce and unified POS system expand Salesforce's market share.

What critics are saying

  • Consumer skepticism towards AI could impact Salesforce's AI-driven CRM solutions.
  • Intensifying competition in AI for retail may challenge Salesforce's market share.
  • Adoption of Salesforce's unified POS system may face challenges in entrenched retail systems.

What makes Salesforce unique

  • Salesforce's Customer 360 offers a comprehensive suite of CRM applications.
  • The company integrates AI into its CRM solutions, enhancing customer service capabilities.
  • Salesforce's subscription model provides a steady revenue stream and continuous innovation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Wellness Program