Principal Software Engineer - Backend

About the Role The Informatica IDMC team—a strategic pillar of Salesforce—is building what comes next: an AI-native data integration platform where Generative AI, LLMs, and Agentic architectures don't just assist workflows—they fundamentally reinvent them. We're talking petabyte-scale data movement that thinks, adapts, and self-optimizes. This is a principal-level engineering role where you'll own the technical direction for one or more teams, making architectural bets at the frontier of data integration and AI. You won't just design systems—you'll define the patterns that thousands of enterprise customers depend on to run their businesses. We need a high‑performing hybrid engineer who leads from the front: shipping production‑grade code that powers intelligent data pipelines one day, and elevating an entire team's craft through architectural vision and mentorship the next. If you want to work at the intersection of massive‑scale distributed systems and cutting‑edge AI—where your decisions directly shape a platform processing more data than most engineers will see in a career—this is the role. Responsibilities AI & LLM Proficiency Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and AI‑assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor). Interest in applying AI to automate data integration workflows. Technical Leadership & Architecture Act as the Technical Leader for one or more teams, serving as the go‑to technical authority for cross‑team plans and problems. Write architectural documents and design specifications for multi‑team projects; negotiate interfaces and resolve cross‑team technical issues. Drive system design for resiliency, reliability, scalability, and efficiency—applying telemetry and observability early in development. Quality Delivery & Ownership Embrace full accountability for your team's technical deliveries from code to production, including multiphase rollouts (pre‑release, canary, stagger). Create and approve test strategies with emphasis on non‑functional requirements—performance, scalability, security, and fault tolerance. Define SLIs/SLOs and drive operational excellence for your team's features and services. Backend Engineering at Scale Design and build high‑performance, fault‑tolerant backend services in Java within a cloud‑native microservices architecture. Architect data pipelines and integration workflows that move and transform data across cloud environments at petabyte scale. Drive platform evolution toward AI‑native, Agentic, and Headless patterns. Agile Execution Lead Agile processes end‑to‑end—planning, execution, retrospectives. Own the successful execution of the team's release plan. Propose medium‑term plans (2RR), provide estimates, identify risks, and ensure the team delivers on commitments. Multiplier Leadership Coach LMTS engineers and peer teams through design reviews and mentorship. Set clear Definition of Done expectations. Lead service ownership practices—on‑call rotations, readiness reviews, runbooks, and automation that promote team health. Seek and integrate feedback on your designs; provide constructive feedback on others'. Communication & Customer Focus Explain architectures and initiatives clearly to VP‑level audiences, Product Owners, and cross‑functional partners. Engage with customers to understand real‑world problems; champion Customer Trust in every feature your team builds. Synthesize external guidance (architecture standards, best practices) and translate it into actionable direction for your teams. Required Skills & Experience Professional Experience: 15+ years of full‑time software development in a product or enterprise environment, with a demonstrated track record of technical leadership and delivering high‑quality features at scale. Core Java & Backend Mastery: Expert‑level Java with deep understanding of OOP, concurrency, performance tuning, and production‑grade code under high load. Microservices & Spring: Extensive experience with Spring Boot/Spring Cloud—service discovery, event‑driven architecture, API gateway patterns, and RESTful API design at enterprise scale. Cloud Platform Proficiency: Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP—cloud security (IAM, encryption, key management), networking (VPCs, load balancers, service mesh, DNS, WAF), and infrastructure automation. Containerization & Kubernetes: Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration and scaling. Familiarity with Istio, Helm, and deployment tooling (Jenkins, Harness). Distributed Systems Expertise: Proven experience designing distributed systems—fault tolerance, consistency patterns, and message‑driven architectures (Kafka or similar). Data Persistence: Expert RDBMS knowledge including advanced SQL, query optimization, and transaction management. Experience with NoSQL databases (Cassandra, MongoDB). Non‑Functional Requirements: Deep expertise in designing for availability, scalability, security, and observability. Experience defining SLIs/SLOs and designing rollout strategies. Technical Leadership: Proven ability to lead one or more teams, set technical direction, mentor engineers, and present to VP‑level audiences. Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills—able to produce architectural documentation, synthesize cross‑org guidance, and drive alignment across distributed teams. Preferred Skills (Good to Have) Distributed Processing: Hands‑on experience with Apache Spark, Flink, or similar frameworks. Data Lakehouse: Experience with open table formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake) or large‑scale pipeline patterns. Data Integration Domain: Experience with ETL/ELT platforms, data quality, or metadata management. Salesforce/SaaS Ecosystem: Familiarity with Salesforce products or multi‑tenant SaaS platform integration. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. 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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: 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 $197,300 - $313,700 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $237,700 - $344,700 annually. 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