Cloud Development Environment Engineer

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 CategorySoftware EngineeringJob DetailsAbout SalesforceSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with 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.About Us:We are a cutting-edge AI First technology organization dedicated to improving developer productivity in cloud development environments. Our mission is to build a robust Cloud development platform that enhances build and development cycles, empowering developers to achieve seamless performance and productivity.Role Overview:We are seeking a proactive and expert Software Engineer to join our AI-First organization. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and optimizing the next generation of cloud development platforms, focusing on embedding AI capabilities directly into development workflows. This role emphasizes not just building platforms, but orchestrating scalable, intelligent solutions that significantly amplify developer productivity through hybrid human-AI collaboration.Key Responsibilities:Design and Orchestrate AI-Augmented Developer Platforms: Architect, develop, and implement core platform components that integrate with approved AI models and MCP gateway to create highly efficient, end-to-end developer workflows, enabling Hybrid Development Workflows.Prompt Engineering and AI System Context: Proactively identify systemic bottlenecks in workflows and enhance AI agent capabilities by writing clear, structured prompts and communicating system context effectively to produce quality output.Rigorously Validate AI Outputs: Critically evaluate, audit, and validate AI-generated code, designs, and documentation, ensuring security, performance, and adherence to architectural standards (Critical Evaluation & Validation).Build Resilient Cloud Infrastructure for AI Agents: Engineer scalable, reliable, and efficient remote development environments on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), including designing intelligent CI/CD frameworks.Drive AI Fluency and Adoption: Function as a 'multiplier' by championing and building AI tools and capabilities, ensuring other engineers can leverage them for rapid software development and issue remediation.Use high-level programming languages (Java, GoLang, Javascript, Python, TypeScript) to build, refine, and secure AI-driven developer productivity tools.Stay updated on advancements in AI-driven developer productivity tools, agent orchestration, and emerging cloud technologies.Maintain high standards of software quality through code reviews, testing, and automation.Requirements:Experience: 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on building developer tools or platforms.Programming Languages: Proficiency in high level programming languages like Java, GoLang, Python, Javascript or Typescript; familiarity with scripting languages like Bash is a plus.Cloud Expertise: Strong experience with AWS, GCP or Azure, including services like EC2, S3, etc.Containerization Technology Expertise: Strong experience in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their integration with cloud development platforms.Development Workflows: Understanding of developer workflows, build processes, and CI/CD pipelines.Collaboration: Proven ability to work in agile teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of secure software practices and performance tuning for distributed systems.Passion for improving developer productivity and experience.Proven ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving project needs.Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively within a team.Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding projects are a plus.Demonstrated commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.Unleash Your PotentialWhen 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.AccommodationsIf you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.Posting StatementSalesforce 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. Know 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 the following link: 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 - $176,700 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $141,200 - $194,200 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.SummaryLocation: California - San FranciscoType: Full time