Summer 2027 Intern - Forward Deployed Engineer - Global Public Sector

Salesforce

Little Rock (AR)

Remote

USD 37,000 - 40,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Time off programs
Medical
Dental
Vision
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern - Forward Deployed Engineer for the Global Public Sector. This remote 12-week program lets you shadow engineers, build AI agents, and contribute to real customer solutions while learning from seasoned mentors.

You'll work with Python/JavaScript, data pipelines, and tools like Cursor, Claude, and Vibes, and present a capstone project to the team at the end. Requires US citizenship and CS study.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience in at least one of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Apex, and a willingness to learn others.
  • Some experience with LLMs and prompt engineering through class projects, personal projects, hackathons, or prior internships.
  • Basic understanding of APIs, databases, and data modeling.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working with technical and non-technical teammates.
  • Curiosity about AI and willingness to experiment with new tools.
  • Collaborative, team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Shadow Forward Deployed Engineers and Deployment Strategists in customer meetings and working sessions. You’ll learn how business problems become AI solutions.
  • Contribute to the build of AI agents that take real actions for real organizations.
  • Write and test prompts, and improve how agents reason and use tools.
  • Own an intern project, such as a tool, prototype, or internal accelerator, that may be used in customer solutions.
  • Help build data pipelines and connect systems using Salesforce Data 360, Snowflake, or Databricks.
  • Help build dashboards that track agent performance.
  • Build proofs-of-concept that go quickly from idea to working demo.
  • Present your work and share ideas with senior engineers and the product team, culminating in a capstone project presentation at the end of the 12-week program.

Skills

Python
JavaScript/TypeScript
Java
Apex
LLMs
Prompt engineering
APIs
Databases

Education

CS degree (pursuing)

Tools

Cursor
Claude
Vibes
LangChain
LlamaIndex
Snowflake
Databricks
BigQuery

Job description

About Futureforce University Recruiting

Our Futureforce University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting, retaining and cultivating talent. Our interns and new graduates work on real projects that affect how our business runs, giving them the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of our company. With offices all over the world, our recruits have the chance to collaborate and connect with fellow employees on a global scale. We offer job shadowing, mentorship programs, talent development courses, and much more.

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword — it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

TITLE: Summer 2027 Intern - Forward Deployed Engineer - Global Public Sector

Location: Remote | Program Duration: 12 weeks

The Experience
  • AI-powered development: Build with tools like Cursor, Claude, and Salesforce coding products such as Vibes.
  • Mentorship: Learn from engineers who have shipped AI systems at scale.
  • Behind-the-scenes access: Sit in on customer working sessions and project reviews to see how real solutions are scoped, built, and delivered.
  • Frontier access: Work on Agentforce and Salesforce’s evolving AI platform. Your feedback goes straight to product teams.
  • Curiosity encouraged: Try new AI tools, models, and frameworks, and share what you learn.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
  • Shadow Forward Deployed Engineers and Deployment Strategists in customer meetings and working sessions. You’ll learn how business problems become AI solutions.
  • Contribute to the build of AI agents that take real actions for real organizations.
  • Write and test prompts, and improve how agents reason and use tools.
  • Own an intern project, such as a tool, prototype, or internal accelerator, that may be used in customer solutions.
  • Help build data pipelines and connect systems using Salesforce Data 360, Snowflake, or Databricks.
  • Help build dashboards that track agent performance.
  • Build proofs-of-concept that go quickly from idea to working demo.
  • Present your work and share ideas with senior engineers and the product team, culminating in a capstone project presentation at the end of the 12-week program.
You're Our Person If...
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as this role involves work with U.S. Government agencies.
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience in at least one of Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Apex, and a willingness to learn others.
  • Some experience with LLMs and prompt engineering, through class projects, personal projects, hackathons, or prior internships.
  • A basic understanding of APIs, databases, and data modeling.
  • Relevant coursework, internships, or activities aligned to the skills for this role, such as class or personal projects, hackathons, open source, or student organizations.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working with technical and non-technical teammates.
  • Curiosity about AI. You experiment with new tools and models on your own.
  • A collaborative, team-first attitude.
Even Better If...
  • Salesforce Trailhead badges or certifications (Administrator, Platform Developer I, Agentforce Specialist).
  • Exposure to agent frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.
  • Experience with cloud data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery.
  • Interest in public sector, higher education, or nonprofit work.
Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best.

Benefits

Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program.

  • time off programs
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • mental health support
  • paid parental leave
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • employee stock purchasing program

The typical base salary range for this position is $27 - $29 per hour. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

Posting Statement

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that's inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications - without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education. In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program.

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