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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Engineer - **Company:** Salesforce Inc. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $148,500.0 - $223,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Databases, File Systems, Memory Management, Elasticsearch, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux Kernel, Oracle (Applications), Salesforce.Com, System Availability, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Puppet, Kibana, Restful APIs, Terraform, Golang - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://salesforce.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/California---San-Francisco/Systems-Engineering-Engineer_JR355290 ## About the Role * Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Python, Go, and Terraform. * Cloud & infrastructure: Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), Kubernetes, and Karpenter. * Databases: Strong knowledge of database operations (Oracle preferred) and Postgres. * Systems fundamentals: Solid understanding of systems at the operating-system level (e.g., Linux internals, process management, memory management, and file systems). * Configuration management: Proven experience with Puppet. Nice to have: Familiarity with the ElasticSearch/Kibana stack and REST API design., * 3+ years of experience in a cloud native, enterprise environment * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. * A track record of delivering impactful features in complex, fast-paced environments. * Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Who you are: * Self-starter: A lifelong learner who's comfortable with ambiguity and continually looks for ways to raise the bar. * Subject-matter expert: You demonstrate strong command of engineering best practices, including fault tolerance, security, and scalability. * Collaborative leader: You lead by example, give constructive feedback during design reviews, and help drive both quality and productivity. * Clear communicator: You bridge internal partners (architects, support teams) and stakeholders to resolve dependencies and incorporate feedback. ## Description As a Software Engineer at Salesforce, you'll join a dynamic global team responsible for delivering and supporting the technology infrastructure that powers our business growth. You'll lead projects to optimize current services and build next-generation software for our global production environments, collaborating closely with Engineering and Development teams to keep services operational, streamlined, and scalable., * Drive efficiency: Identify and develop software solutions that improve operational efficiency and provide detailed visibility into performance metrics. * Innovate with AI: Develop AI-based automation to reduce errors, increase system availability, and accelerate operational velocity. * Build orchestration and automation: Enhance automation capabilities and develop orchestration tools to optimize system efficiency and cost-effectiveness. * Design software: Design, develop, and test software with a focus on automation, scalability, and security, while mentoring other engineers. * Support operations: Provide high-level support for Puppet and Oracle operational workflows. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Debug a Kubernetes Operator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/487-debug-a-kubernetes-operator) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers)