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# Senior / Lead / Principal Software Engineer - Foundations Team (Infrastructure/Platform)

- **Company:** Salesforce Inc.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,500.0 - $313,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Code Optimization, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Cursor, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Ruby, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Datadog, Data Logging, Pulumi, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, AI Coding Agents, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Backend, AWS ECS, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Sentry, Vertica, Claude, Terraform, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-lead-principal-software-engineer-foundations-team-infrastructure-platform-seattle-wa--1f8c0c0f-5c71-4a6c-8a3e-b562a1eadb8e

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Salesforce.com, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Engineering, Recruiting Software, Code Reviews, Startup, Continuous Improvement, Software Development, * Experience: 5+ years of experience in professional software development with a strong emphasis on backend systems, cloud platforms, and infrastructure.

 * Languages: Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, Typescript, or Ruby.
 * Cloud & Infrastructure: Deep experience architecting secure solutions on cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
 * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proven experience in automated provisioning using tools like Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
 * Containerization: Experience with automated deployments using container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, AWS ECS, or Docker.
 * Observability Tools: Strong hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.
 * Database Expertise: Familiarity with SQL, RDBMS (PostgreSQL preferred), and data warehousing solutions (e.g., ClickHouse)
 * AI-Assisted Development: Proficiency in AI-assisted software development (e.g., Claude, Cursor, etc.); you are capable of leveraging these tools to significantly accelerate your output from day one.
 * Education: B.S. or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.

## Description

* Architect & Build: Lead the design and implementation of secure, fault-tolerant, and highly available cloud infrastructure on public cloud services.
 * System Optimization: Continuously improve system performance, identify bottlenecks, and deploy optimizations for smooth operation at scale for highly-trafficked services.
 * CI/CD Evolution: Lead the evolution of our Continuous Integration and Deployment pipelines in a multi-service environment, reducing complexity and increasing resilience.
 * Infrastructure Management: Plan and execute timely infrastructure upgrades and changes using infrastructure-as-code to enable faster execution, improved scale, and increased cost efficiency.
 * Observability: Leverage tools like DataDog, Sentry, and others to monitor system infrastructure, configure alerts for anomalies, and proactively ensure system health.
 * Documentation & Standards: Define, promote, and maintain runbooks, operating procedures, and system architecture diagrams. Uphold high standards of quality through rigorous testing and code reviews.
 * Mentorship: Act as a force multiplier by providing technical guidance, mentoring other engineers, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
 * Agility: Embrace a culture of flexibility and efficiency, moving fast to capture opportunities while wearing multiple hats in a startup environment, * Foundational Impact: Shape the future of our platform at the intersection of distributed systems and AI.
 * Startup pace, enterprise scale: Move fast with real ownership, backed by global resources and long-term stability.
 * Career Growth: Partner closely with leadership and grow into a team lead role as the company expands.

Benefits & Perks

Check out our benefits site which explains our various benefits, including wellbeing reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more.