Software Engineer II (Salesforce)

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off Program

Pension Eligible

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking an Engineer for the Enterprise CRM Platform to advance a core email channel capability. You will optimize the email experience within compliance guidelines while managing risk, contributing to a globally used platform that supports customers and communities.

You will collaborate with engineering and enterprise stakeholders, drive ownership, and continually improve platform operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Salesforce experience (Admin or Developer).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/Tech/Engineering preferred.
• Strong planning, problem solving, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems that improve customer, distribution partner, and employee experiences.
• Deliver high-quality solutions and mature a key channel in a global platform.
• Network, influence, and collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ownership and advocate for efficient operations and best practices.
• Continuously improve the service you provide, your team, and yourself.

Skills

Salesforce experience

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in CS/Tech/Engineering

Tools

Salesforce (Apex/Lightning)

Job description

What You'll Do

As an Engineer on our Enterprise CRM Platform team, you will have the opportunity to advance a key platform capability as we dive deep into the interworking of our widely used email channel. We are looking to optimize the email experience, keeping in alignment with compliance guidelines while managing risk. The capabilities supported by our platform team are essential in enabling the experiences of our customers and community. If you are passionate about a culture of problem solving and learning, driving change, and being a part of a growing and evolving team, this is the place for you!

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for over 140 years.

You will have an opportunity to:

• Solve interesting problems that enable positive customer, distribution partner, and employee experiences.
• Deliver high-quality solutions and mature a key channel in an extensively used global platform.
• Network, influence, and collaborate with engineering team members and enterprise stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ownership, advocate for efficient operations/processes, best practices, and a healthy platform foundation.
• Continuously improve the service you provide, your team, and yourself

Who You Are

We are looking for someone with:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preference in a computer science, technology, or engineering field)
• 2+ years of Salesforce experience (Admin or Developer) is required.
• Planning, problem solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude – ability to collaborate with stakeholders and IT partners.

Additional preferred skills/experience such as

• Salesforce development (Apex/Lightning)
• Salesforce Email Management
• Familiarity with Agile methodology, Atlassian products (Confluence, JIRA…), and delivery through proven practices
• Experience working in a shared Salesforce environment.

Keys to success in this position

• Problem Solver
• Curious Learner
• Self-starter and team player
• Strives for continuous improvement.
• Innovative and analytical mindset

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$69300 - $126000 / year

Salary Details

The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.

• Wichita, KS: $69,300 - $94,500 / year
• Des Moines, IA: $77,000 - $105,000 / year
• Charlotte, NC: $77,000 - $105,000 / year
• Chicago/Minneapolis: $84,700 - $115,500 / year
• Los Angeles/New York City: $92,400- $126,000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose‑led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

9/15/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

9/15/2026

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