Senior Forward-Deployed AI & Data Integration Engineer

salesforce.com, inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, inc. is seeking a highly experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to serve on its public sector team, embedding with customers to deliver data science pipelines, integration platforms, and AI-enabled solutions at mission scale.

The role emphasizes hands-on delivery, architecture design, and collaboration with defense, intelligence, and aerospace clients. Travel and security clearances are common requirements, with a focus on regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on delivery experience for scalable production solutions.
• Strong background in CS, Data Science, or related engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python, Java, SQL.
• Hands-on AI/ML development, MLOps, LLM integration, and agentic frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, Apigee, API Management).
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (Regrello, Temporal, Airflow).
• Proficiency in data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift).
• CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevSecOps in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as forward-deployed technical lead on high-profile engagements in defense, IC, and aerospace.
• Architect and implement enterprise integration and AI/ML solutions across secure customer environments.
• Design and deploy API-led integrations and workflow orchestration patterns.
• Lead data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and production ML workloads with end-to-end delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices for government-focused projects.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, including ATO processes.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

AI/ML

MLOps

LLM integration

Data modeling

Snowflake

Databricks

BigQuery

Redshift

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Regrello

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Education

Computer Science or related field

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Dell Boomi

Apigee

Azure API Management

Regrello

Temporal

Apache Airflow

Job description

Salesforce, inc. is seeking a highly experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to serve on its public sector team, embedding with customers to deliver data science pipelines, integration platforms, and AI-enabled solutions at mission scale.

The role emphasizes hands-on delivery, architecture design, and collaboration with defense, intelligence, and aerospace clients. Travel and security clearances are common requirements, with a focus on regulated environments.