On-Site Field Data Science & API Integration Engineer

salesforce.com, inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 173,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) for its public sector team to deliver data science pipelines, AI/ML solutions, and enterprise integrations on-site with DoD, IC, and aerospace missions.

You will work directly with mission owners, deploy API-led connections using MuleSoft and Regrello, mentor junior FDEs, and help accelerate mission outcomes while navigating classified and unclassified environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering scalable, production-ready data science and integration solutions.
• Strong CS/DS background with hands-on engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL.
• Extensive experience building AI/ML pipelines and MLOps.
• Expertise with enterprise integration platforms (MuleSoft, iPaaS).
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Regrello, Temporal, Airflow).
• Data modeling, processing and analytics on enterprise platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver in ambiguous, customer-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as forward-deployed technical lead on defense/IC/aerospace engagements.
• Architect and implement enterprise integration patterns using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and Regrello.
• Design and deploy AI/ML solutions and data pipelines for mission-critical scenarios.
• Mentor junior FDEs and contribute to playbooks and templates.
• Ensure secure, compliant deployment with DoD IL5/IL6 frameworks.

Skills

Eight+ years experience

CS/Data Science background

Python/Java/SQL

AI/ML solutions

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Regrello

Data modeling/analytics

Delivery mindset

Excellent communication

Technical leadership

Travel readiness (50-75%)

US citizenship

Security clearance eligible

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Regrello

Temporal

Prefect

Apache Airflow

Kafka/RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) for its public sector team to deliver data science pipelines, AI/ML solutions, and enterprise integrations on-site with DoD, IC, and aerospace missions.

You will work directly with mission owners, deploy API-led connections using MuleSoft and Regrello, mentor junior FDEs, and help accelerate mission outcomes while navigating classified and unclassified environments.