Summer 2027 Intern - Software Engineer (Security/Government)

Salesforce, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. invites applications for its GovCloud Development Platform engineering internship within the Futureforce University Recruiting program.

As a software engineer intern, you’ll work on large-scale distributed systems and cloud-native services, guided by mentors and senior engineers to ensure robust onboarding experiences and secure, compliant infrastructure. You will gain exposure to AI-powered experiences, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on projects that impact real

Qualifications

• Strong background in Computer Science or related engineering discipline.
• Must be located in North America.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming/design, algorithms, and data structures and how to efficiently implement them into a solution.
• Strong understanding of CS fundamentals and practical coding application.
• Team player with demonstrated collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Influence the future of our products, platform, and AI-powered experiences.
• Receive mentorship from experienced engineers while contributing to solutions including agentic technologies.
• Access to professional and personal growth opportunities, including onboarding, training, and workshops.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure robust onboarding experiences and high-quality software services.

Skills

CS background

North America

OOP/Algorithms/Data structures

CS fundamentals

Teamwork

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

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.

Job Category

Fixed Term & Temporary

Job Details

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. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) operating on U.S. Soil who does not hold dual citizenship and has the ability to meet customer and government screening standards applicable to this role, including a Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan. Due to the citizenship requirements for this role, which supports U.S. federal, state, and/or local government customers, citizenship will be verified through two of the following REAL ID Act documents: U.S. Passport, Passport Card, REAL Driver’s License, Global Entry Card, U.S. Government CAC/PIV. You agree to complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position with the U.S. federal government and gain other clearances as deemed appropriate for the role.

Experience

Ready to build what's next in the era of AI? Join our 12-week internship program and work alongside world-class software engineers, cloud computing experts, and AI visionaries. Our GovCloud Development Platform engineering teams are responsible for building out and maintaining large-scale distributed systems that supports hundreds of features for high-compliance environments. As a software engineer intern on the GovCloud Development Platform team, you will work within team-defined designs and architecture to help deliver robust product onboarding experiences, cloud-native services, and resilient infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers to implement your project ensuring high availability and security compliance for our software services.

What you will be doing

As an intern at Salesforce, you'll influence the future of our products, platform, and AI-powered experiences. You'll receive mentorship from experienced engineers while contributing to solutions — including the agentic technologies redefining how people work — that impact millions around the world. Beyond project work, you'll have access to professional and personal growth opportunities, including:

• Comprehensive onboarding
• Engineering-specific training
• Executive Speaker Series
• Volunteer Time Off
• Professional Development Workshops
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Ongoing Recruiter Support

You’re Our Person If...

This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) operating on U.S. Soil who does not hold dual citizenship and has the ability to meet customer and government screening standards applicable to this role, including a Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan. Due to the citizenship requirements for this role, which supports U.S. federal, state, and/or local government customers, citizenship will be verified through two of the following REAL ID Act documents: U.S. Passport, Passport Card, REAL Driver’s License, Global Entry Card, U.S. Government CAC/PIV. You agree to complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position with the U.S. federal government and gain other clearances as deemed appropriate for the role.

• Strong background in Computer Science or related engineering discipline
• Must be located in North America
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming/design, algorithms, and data structures and how to efficiently implement them into a solution
• Strong understanding of CS fundamentals and practical coding application
• Team player with demonstrated collaboration skills

Even Better If...

• Coursework in SQL and relational database concepts
• Proficiency in Java, Javascript and related frameworks
• Working knowledge of HTML and web technologies
• Knowledge of front end and back end languages
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal and visual
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Experience using telemetry and metrics to drive operational excellence
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.

Posting Statement

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

More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $43 - $52 per hour. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. We're Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI + Data + CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you've come to the right place.