Penetration Testing Engineer AI/Cloud Security Innovator

salesforce.com, inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Penetration Testing Engineer to execute deep, hands-on tests across applications, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered systems. You’ll work with engineering and AppSec teams to convert findings into remediation, while expanding skills in cloud, identity, and AI/ML attack surfaces.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on penetration testing or related security testing experience, familiarity with manual techniques and AI-assisted tools, and an ability to articulate

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, offensive security, or application security testing.
• Experience performing engagements in production or production-like environments using manual techniques and automation/AI tools.
• Understanding of vulnerabilities, attack chains, cloud security fundamentals, and AI/LLM-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute penetration tests across web applications, APIs, cloud/hybrid infrastructure, identity boundaries, and AI/ML-enabled systems.
• Perform manual exploitation beyond automated tooling, including business logic abuse and privilege escalation.
• Support engagements through scoping, execution, risk assessment, and clear remediation guidance.
• Produce detailed reports on exploitation paths, missing controls, and mitigation, collaborating with engineering, AppSec, and Detection & Response teams.

Skills

Penetration testing

Offensive security

Application security testing

Cloud security basics

AI/LLM security

Exploit mechanics

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AI tooling

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Penetration Testing Engineer to execute deep, hands-on tests across applications, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered systems. You’ll work with engineering and AppSec teams to convert findings into remediation, while expanding skills in cloud, identity, and AI/ML attack surfaces.

The role requires 2–4 years of hands-on penetration testing or related security testing experience, familiarity with manual techniques and AI-assisted tools, and an ability to articulate