Sr. Software Engineering, Enterprise IAM

Job Category Software Engineering Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce 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. About the team The Salesforce Enterprise Security Engineering team is seeking an experienced software engineer to help design, build and manage the self‑service application administration platform (SSAAP). SSAAP is a highly scalable, fault‑tolerant distributed system focused on enabling enterprise customers to self‑service onboard their applications to IAM services in compliance with Enterprise Security standards. We build identity and access services that unify our IT network, cloud platforms, and internal infrastructure—ensuring every Salesforce engineer can work securely, no matter the environment. The team requires a full‑stack software development engineer with a track record of building modern services and applications following the Software Development Life Cycle and best security development practices. The candidate will work on Identity Management related tools and services, so an understanding of identity management technologies in the authentication, authorization and identity governance space is important for this role. The SSAAP team aims to deliver an exceptional user experience to our Enterprise applications & asset owners and users through the platform. This is accomplished through innovation, automation, and Agile excellence, ensuring a secure and efficient environment for the organization. We aim to reduce security and business risk, leveraging industry best practices and cutting‑edge technologies to set the standard for excellence. About the position An ideal Senior Engineer will have strong proficiency in Go, Java, and Python; Agentic/AI technologies; containerization; API design; cloud databases and storage; messaging systems; and both front‑end and back‑end development. They take ownership of initiatives, embody accountability, anticipate and solve problems, and are ready to engage in R&D as needed. The candidate adapts quickly to a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment, communicates effectively, continuously learns and coaches junior engineers. They are comfortable working independently, in small cross‑functional groups, or in large teams across time zones, building strong collaborative relationships. This role offers the opportunity to excel in a performance‑driven environment alongside subject matter experts and innovative leaders. Responsibilities Own the full development lifecycle for IAM solutions, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of user experience. Collaborate across core product teams, IAM service teams, and customer zero teams (business analysts, UX designers, QA, product management, operations, governance) to refine requirements, ensure compliance, and deliver intuitive, high‑quality solutions. Develop and integrate features—including backend, frontend, Agentic components where applicable, and customer integrations—while providing technical guidance and troubleshooting across platforms and technologies. Review, triage, and prioritize incoming requests, assessing and implementing enhancements based on user needs, release timelines, and business objectives. Create technical documentation and enablement materials to support developers, customers, and internal teams. Mentor and support peers and junior engineers through knowledge sharing, coaching, and positive influence, particularly around modern development and UX best practices. Stay current with emerging technologies—including relevant AI/Agentic advancements—and drive innovation within the IAM domain and overall user experience. Required Skills/Experience 6‑8+ years of full‑stack development experience with Go, Java, and Python, including strong proficiency in modern application development, API design, cloud services (databases, storage, messaging), containerization, and experience building AI/agentic capabilities into user experience as well as backend where applicable. 3‑5+ years of experience with modern web‑based IAM technologies, such as authentication (SSO/Okta), authorization, identity governance and access management (Sailpoint), and privileged access management (PAM). 2‑3+ years of front‑end development experience; familiarity with frameworks and libraries such as React, Chakra UI, Redux Toolkit, and Axios is a plus, especially where improving user experience through AI‑assisted interactions is beneficial. Experience with IAM, Cybersecurity, or compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC 2). Strong understanding and working experience of AWS cloud infrastructure and services, including containers, Kubernetes, and Microservices architecture. High proficiency with JSON, XML, and RESTful development practices, including designing APIs that may support AI‑driven or agentic workflows. Hands‑on experience with secure coding, defensive programming, and modern CI/CD workflows using Git and Jenkins (including shell scripting for pipeline jobs). Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with excellent attention to detail. Proactive, positive attitude with demonstrated ability to work in agile/scrum environments and deliver reliable engineering solutions. 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. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via the Accommodations Request Form. Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans always make final hiring decisions. Please see the Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including regarding AI tools and opt‑out options. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. We believe in equality for all and aim to create an inclusive workplace. 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 recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions and also to compensation, benefits, training, and performance assessment. Benefits & Compensation 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: 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 qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $148,500 – $223,900 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan areas, the base salary range is $178,900 – $246,000 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr