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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Engineer - AI & Data Integration - US Federal - **Company:** Salesforce Inc. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $148,190.0 - $198,170.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Customer Data Management, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Operational Data Store, Anypoint Studio, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Tableau (Software), Enterprise Data Management, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Core Data, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, SAP MDG, Data Management, Web Technologies, Virtual Agents, Stream Analytics, Multiplatform, Mulesoft - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://salesforce.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/Virginia---Mclean/Solution-Engineer---AI---Data-Integration---US-Federal_JR339538 ## About the Role * B.S. Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS * Knowledge of related applications, relational database and web technology * Solid oral, written, presentation, collaboration and interpersonal communication skills * Ability to work as part of a team to solve technical problems in varied political environments * Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, * Architectural Mindset: Design secure, composable architectures that scale within regulated government environments (including FedRAMP High and Impact Level 4/5/6). * Multi-Platform Technical Depth: Previous hands-on experience or deep conceptual knowledge across Integration (MuleSoft), Data Analytics (Tableau), Unified Data Management (Data 360), and agentic AI platforms. A qualified candidate will have expertise in two of the core data/integration capabilities plus demonstrated prior experience with agentic AI; a great candidate will have exposure across all. * Agentic AI Experience: Demonstrated experience (2+ years is highly valued) with agentic AI solutions, including prior hands-on work designing or deploying intelligent agents, LLM integration strategies, orchestration frameworks, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns. * Strategic Communication: Excellent ability to reframe technical challenges into mission and business value for C-level government executives and technical stakeholders alike. * AI Readiness: Deep understanding of "Trusted Context Foundations" for AI, including data grounding, metadata intelligence, and how unified data enables reliable agentic workflows. * Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to partner early with Account Executives to drive sales strategy and lead "Data + Agentic AI Discovery" from day one. * Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Solution Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or Digital Transformation, with previous hands-on delivery experience in AI/data/integration projects. * Technical Foundations: Degree in Computer Science/IT or other relevant training; prior experience with APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern development practices is preferred. * US citizenship required Preferred Qualifications: * Salesforce Certifications * Previous experience as a solution/sales engineer * Certifications: One or more of the following: MuleSoft Certified Architect, Tableau Desktop/Server Specialist, Salesforce Data 360 Consultant, AI Associate credentials, or equivalent. * Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Public Sector/DoD compliance (FedRAMP, IL4/5/6) and common government data silos. * Ecosystem Expertise: Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, data governance and MDM tools, plus prior exposure to agentic AI frameworks or orchestration patterns. * Regulated Industry Experience: Background delivering AI solutions in highly regulated or mission-critical environments. ## Description * Master the Stack: Complete intensive onboarding courses and certification paths for MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Data 360, Tableau, and agentic AI capabilities. * Build Your Point of View: Align with the go to market plan and begin building your "Data-to-Agentic AI Journey" whiteboarding and workshop skills. * Shadow & Learn: Join active Public Sector engagements to observe how to lead discovery and architects multi-product AI + data solutions. 12 months: * Own the Technical Win: Serve as the lead architect on complex, multi-cloud data and agentic AI opportunities, delivering higher win rates and faster deal cycles. * Evangelize the Vision: Execute high-impact architectural workshops that showcase the power of unified data as the foundation for trustworthy intelligent agents. * Enable the Ecosystem: Mentor account teams and partners on how to position "Data + Integration + Agentic AI" as the foundation for mission transformation. * Drive Mission Outcomes: Successfully architect solutions that unify citizen/operational data, modernize legacy systems, enable real-time analytics, and deploy agentic AI capabilities that accelerate defense decision-making and operational excellence. ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [Using backend languages for frontends: Why ClojureScript is an awesome idea!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/229-using-backend-languages-for-frontends-why-clojurescript-is-an-awesome-idea) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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