Salesforce Engineer

Lyft; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Lyft is seeking an experienced Salesforce Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Salesforce solutions across sales, marketing, legal, and finance teams. You will work on complex data models, integrations, and security best practices, enabling scalable business processes.

You should have hands-on Salesforce development experience, including Apex, SOQL, and Lightning Web Components, plus familiarity with integration middleware and CI/CD workflows.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in Apex, SOQL/SOSL, LWC, and declarative Salesforce configuration.
• Experience building Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware like Boomi or Workato.
• Understanding of software SDLC, version control (Git), and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and develop customized Salesforce solutions using declarative and programmatic approaches.
• Create and maintain complex data models, objects, fields, and relationships.
• Build robust integrations between Salesforce and external systems via REST/SOAP APIs and middleware.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Finance to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Implement testing strategies including unit, integration, and UAT tests.

Skills

Apex programming

SOQL/SOSL

Lightning Web Components

Salesforce declarative tools

REST/SOAP APIs

Git / CI-CD

Data modeling

Data migration

Web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Boomi

Workato

Salesforce CPQ

Marketing Cloud

Service Cloud

Job description

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and the technology that supports them is crucial to our success. Within Corporate Engineering, IT, Privacy and Security teams, we're focused on partnering with our business customers and stakeholders to elevate their impact to game-changing status. Our strategic initiatives, formulated through our customer-obsession culture, deliver the technology they need to increase their velocity and impact. We're seeking an experienced Salesforce Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the Salesforce solutions that power our sales, marketing, legal, and business operations across Lyft's enterprise and partner ecosystems.

If you are a candidate who has a passion for building scalable business systems, who thrives in cross-functional collaboration, and has a commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions, then you may be the ideal person for this position. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and develop customized Salesforce solutions using declarative tools (Flow, Process Builder, Workflow Rules) and programmatic approaches (Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce)
• Create and maintain complex data models, custom objects, fields, and relationships to support evolving business requirements across sales, marketing, legal, and finance teams
• Evaluate, assess, and build robust integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms (Boomi, Workato), and ETL processes
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Legal and Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions that deliver measurable business impact
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance testing to ensure solution quality and reliability
• Follow established DevOps practices for code deployment, version control (Git), and release management across development, staging, and production environments
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement proactive solutions to prevent recurring problems while maintaining system uptime
• Maintain data integrity and implement security best practices across all Salesforce implementations, ensuring compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements
• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives while contributing to technical roadmap planning
• Support MarTech stack consolidation initiatives and contribute to enterprise application architecture decisions that optimize operational efficiency
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation within Salesforce processes to enhance user productivity and business outcomes
• Maintain active Salesforce certifications and stay up to date with new products and features in the Salesforce ecosystem

Experience

• 3-5 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience with a proven track record of delivering business-critical solutions in enterprise environments
• Strong proficiency in Apex programming, SOQL/SOSL, Lightning Web Components, and Salesforce declarative configuration tools
• Experience building Salesforce integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and familiarity with middleware platforms such as Boomi or Workato
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, version control systems (Git), and CI/CD practices for enterprise application deployment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Active Salesforce Platform Developer I certification required; Platform Developer II or Application Architect certifications preferred
• Proficiency in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and database concepts with experience in data migration and transformation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and commitment to code quality and documentation
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with Salesforce CPQ, Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, or other Salesforce products is a plus
• Interest in exploring AI-powered solutions and automation opportunities within the Salesforce ecosystem is preferred
• Familiarity with enterprise systems integration patterns and experience supporting month-end financial processes is preferred

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benef