Senior Forward-Deployed Data & AI Engineer

Salesforce; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce seeks a senior Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver data science and integration solutions on-site with national security missions. You’ll work directly with mission owners to design, build, and deploy tailored pipelines, automation, and APIs across regulated environments.

Expect extensive collaboration with DoD/IC teams, hands-on coding, and leadership of junior engineers. Travel and security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on, end-to-end delivery in high-quality, scalable production solutions.
• Strong background in CS, data science, or related engineering discipline.
• Expert-level programming and experience with AI/ML, MLOps, and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as forward-deployed technical lead on engagements for defense, intelligence, and aerospace missions on-site.
• Architect and implement enterprise integration using API-led connectivity patterns across REST/SOAP.
• Design and deploy workflow automation to model and optimize complex operational processes.
• Lead integration of AI/ML models, data pipelines, and automation for mission-critical decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to playbooks and reusable assets.

Skills

8+ years delivery

Programming: Python/Java/SQL

Data science

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Regrello

Job description

Salesforce seeks a senior Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver data science and integration solutions on-site with national security missions. You’ll work directly with mission owners to design, build, and deploy tailored pipelines, automation, and APIs across regulated environments.

Expect extensive collaboration with DoD/IC teams, hands-on coding, and leadership of junior engineers. Travel and security clearances may be required.