Database DevOps Engineer

We're looking for a seasoned DevOps Database Engineer who thrives at the intersection of database engineering, modern cloud infrastructure, and applied AI. You'll own the reliability, performance, and scalability of our database systems while leveraging AI/ML tools to drive automation, intelligent monitoring, and DevOps best practices across a large-scale, mission-critical environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, with 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Engineer, DBA, or similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Ruby, Java, Perl, or C++), with deep expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL performance tuning and schema design.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, Spinnaker, Helm, GIT), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS/GKE), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Solid understanding of NoSQL, distributed systems, and big data ecosystems such as Hadoop, HDFS, and Apache Zookeeper.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and experience integrating machine learning models with database and data pipeline workflows.
• Experience working with vector databases (pgvector or equivalent) and supporting AI-driven applications and LLM-based workloads at scale.
• Proven ability to support 24x7x365 mission-critical database infrastructure, including Production Incident Management and root cause analysis.
• Strong communicator with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, large-scale cloud environment., * Cloud deployment experience on AWS (EKS, RDS, or equivalent managed services)and familiarity with Apache Bookkeeper.
• Experience with AI-powered observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Splunk, or AIOps platforms for anomaly detection and predictive alerting.
• Hands-on experience using AI/ML tools for automated query optimization, capacity planning, or intelligent incident response.
• Exposure to data engineering for AI pipelines including eature stores, embedding generation, and ETL workflows for model training datasets.
• Agile/Scrum methodology and full SDLC exposure, from requirements gathering through operational support.
• Demonstrated ability to drive automation initiatives and deliver innovation from concept to production.

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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 $148,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $178,900 - $285,800 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

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. 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. The CRM Database Sustaining Engineering Team deploys and manages some of the world's most trusted databases. Our customers rely on us to keep their data safe and highly available., 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. 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