Backend Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer

salesforce.com, inc.; California, San Francisco (MO, CA); Remote; USD 137,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company on a mission to revolutionize developer experiences in the cloud. As a Software Engineer on the TIDE team, you'll craft cutting-edge tooling using Golang and Terraform, making public cloud access seamless for developers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, tackle complex challenges, and drive innovation in Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud development while working in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Be part of a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and independent thinking, and make a significant impact in the tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a DevOps role with strong Golang and Terraform skills.
• Experience in designing and deploying cloud resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-grade Terraform tooling.
• Collaborate to enhance developer experience across cloud platforms.

Skills

Golang

Terraform

AWS

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category

Software Engineering

Job Details

About Salesforce

We're Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too - driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good - you've come to the right place.

About Us:

We are on a mission to transform the developer experience within the Hyperforce program by building cutting-edge tooling through our Terraform Infrastructure Developer Experience (TIDE) team. Our team is passionate about simplifying workflows and making the public cloud accessible and "easy" for developers. We leverage technologies like Golang, Terraform, AWS, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker to craft well-tested, production-grade tooling that empowers developers to effortlessly deploy infrastructure.

Role Overview:

As a Software Engineer for the TIDE team, you will be at the forefront of creating a unified developer experience across multiple cloud providers. You will be on a remote-first team across the US, collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving the development of packaged Terraform resources and pipeline definitions to extend development teams' services. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) paradigm and transforming how developers interact with cloud resources.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in designing, developing, and maintaining well-architected, production-grade Terraform tooling.

• Collaborate closely with other teams to understand developer pain points and requirements, ensuring the creation of tools that simplify workflows and enhance the developer experience.

• Write high-quality Terraform and Golang code to support packaged manifests, infrastructure deployment, and pipeline automation.

• Explore and implement strategies for creating resources seamlessly across multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure, AliCloud, etc) to offer a unified developer experience.

• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and best practices to the team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Support customers and internal stakeholders by troubleshooting issues, resolving queries, and providing effective solutions.

• Foster a culture of innovation, independent thinking, and proactive problem-solving within the team.

• Collaborate with teams operating in different time zones, demonstrating excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps or a similar role.

• Proficiency in Golang and Terraform, with hands-on experience in designing and deploying cloud resources using AWS, Kubernetes, and related technologies.

• Prior technical leadership and mentorship experience.

• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and best practices.

• Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or AliCloud.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive complex technical initiatives.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with developers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently, adapt to evolving priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $125,700 to $216,700.For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $137,100 to $236,500.Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits. More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.