Lead Software Engineer, Distributed File Systems/Cloud Platform

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Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and build scalable components for distributed file systems within a growing cloud platform. The role involves delivering production-ready code that supports millions of users while mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership.

Candidates must have 8+ years of software development experience, mastery in systems design and Java/Python, and deep expertise in distributed file systems across on-prem and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Mastery in systems design and programming in Java and Python.
• Deep expertise in distributed file systems, on-premises and cloud.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL and Trino.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable components and frameworks for distributed file systems within the cloud platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot systems, and document architectures.

Skills

Systems design

Java

Python

Distributed file systems

SQL

PostgreSQL

Trino

AWS

GCP

Tools

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Distributed File Systems/Cloud Platform

Salesforce is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and build scalable components and frameworks for distributed file systems within a growing cloud platform. The role involves developing high-quality, production-ready code that supports millions of users, while mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership. Responsibilities include code reviews, system troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic roadmaps.

Candidates must have 8+ years of software development experience, with mastery in systems design and programming languages such as Java and Python. Deep expertise in distributed file systems, both on-premises and in the cloud, along with strong SQL skills and experience in relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Trino) is required. Familiarity with SaaS products on public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP), event-driven architecture, and workload distribution is essential. Preferred skills include experience with big data, ML, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform. The role offers a competitive salary range of $172,500–$260,100 annually, with higher ranges in select San Francisco and New York City areas.