Distributed Systems Software Engineer - Public Cloud (Mid/Senior/Lead/Principal)

Distributed Systems Software Engineer - Public Cloud (Senior/Lead/Principal) Job Category: Software Engineering Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans and agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Responsibilities Deliver cloud infrastructure automation tools, frameworks, workflows, and validation platforms on our public cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or Alibaba Design, develop, debug, and operate resilient distributed systems that run across thousands of compute nodes in multiple data centers Use and contribute to open source technology (Spinnaker, Zookeeper, etc.) Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform Write microservices on containerization frameworks such as Kubernetes, Docker, Mesos Build and ship high-quality, production-grade software using modern engineering practices, with AI as a core part of your development workflow by pushing the boundaries of AI development tools (Cursor, Windsurf, Claude, OpenAI API) to deliver secure, optimized, and high-quality code Design and orchestrate complex systems where AI agents integrate seamlessly into human workflows, driving efficiency and innovation at scale Contribute to building and maintaining the shared system context, an explicit repository of system designs, constraints, and standards that enables AI to operate accurately and reliably Critically evaluate code (Human or AI-generated) for correctness, quality, security, and performance Resolve complex technical issues and drive innovations that improve system availability, resilience, and performance Eat, sleep, and breathe services; experience balancing live-site management, feature delivery, and retirement of technical debt Participate in the team's on‑call rotation to address complex problems in real-time and keep services operational and highly available Required Skills A related technical degree required 3+ years backend software development experience Deep knowledge of programming in Java, GoLang, Python, or Ruby Experience owning and operating multiple instances of a critical service A demonstrated, genuine AI‑first approach to engineering; using AI to move faster, build fluency across the stack, and contribute well beyond your core specialty Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex, Cursor, etc.) in development workflows Advanced prompt engineering skills and the ability to write precise, structured prompts and cultivate the system context that makes AI outputs reliable, secure, and production‑ready Experience with Agile development methodology and Test Driven Development Experience with critical infrastructure services including monitoring, alerting, logging, and reporting applications Experience with distributed database systems and relational databases like PostgreSQL is a plus Benefits Check out our benefits site which explains our various benefits, including wellbeing reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request via the Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education. 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 Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 $117,200 - $313,700 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $141,200 - $344,700 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. About the Company Salesforce Information: Check out our Salesforce Engineering Site. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr