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# Software Engineer, Backend (Connectivity)

- **Company:** Salesforce Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $197,300.0 - $313,700.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Mule, Performance Tuning, Anypoint Studio, Salesforce.Com, Software Systems, Workflow Management Systems, Apex Code, Large Language Models, Salesforce Lightning, Spring-boot, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Mulesoft
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/salesforce/principal-software-engineer-backend-connectivity

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience building and operating production-grade software systems
 * Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, or in comparable languages and frameworks for building scalable backend systems
 * Hands-on experience designing and building APIs, asynchronous workflows, and event-driven systems
 * Experience working with large codebases and influencing design decisions across teams
 * Ability to think holistically about architecture, performance, and operational stability.
 * Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to triage complex issues and identify opportunities to improve product quality and reliability
 * Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work effectively with engineers, designers, and product teams, * Hands-on experience with MuleSoft platform (Anypoint Studio, Mule Runtime, Anypoint Connectors).
 * Expertise in Salesforce platform, including Apex, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs.
 * Solid experience with system performance tuning, memory management, and optimizing resource usage in distributed environments
 * Familiarity with container runtimes such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
 * Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), RAG architecture, and integration of AI into developer workflows.

## Description

We are seeking a Lead/Principal Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team that is passionate about delivering impactful software and enabling others to do the same. This role blends technical depth, strategic thinking, and people-centered leadership.

If you are driven by vision, energized by innovation, and grounded in the belief that great teams are built by people who support and inspire each other, we would love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

 * Lead the design and development of core integration capabilities and scalable connectivity solutions across MuleSoft, Salesforce, and Agentforce.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
 * Set technical direction and help shape long-term strategy and team growth.
 * Drive innovation through new ideas, improved processes, and bold experimentation
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in coding, design, and architecture.


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