Backend Software Engineer (Security) - Senior/Lead/Principal

Global leader in CRM and cloud-based enterprise software solutions
$137,100 - $334,600
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity
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Description For Backend Software Engineer (Security) - Senior/Lead/Principal

Salesforce is seeking a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Security to join their Security Software Engineering team. This role focuses on building and operating highly scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems to deliver cloud-scale security software services. The team provides fundamental building blocks to improve and preserve customer trust in Salesforce's products across multiple public cloud substrates and network infrastructure.

The position involves working on critical security features including IAM (Identity and Access Management), data protection, PKI, secrets management, and encryption services. You'll have the opportunity to learn from top industry security experts while developing software and services that protect Salesforce products and infrastructure from malicious attacks.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in distributed systems and cloud environments, with expertise in object-oriented programming languages. While prior security knowledge is not required, you'll be working on essential security features that ensure data privacy and protection across Salesforce's platform.

Working at Salesforce offers comprehensive benefits including wellbeing reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. The company values diversity and provides equal opportunities to all employees, ensuring an inclusive work environment where innovation thrives.

This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on cutting-edge security solutions that impact millions of users worldwide. Join Salesforce to be part of a team that's shaping the future of enterprise security and cloud computing.

Last updated 2 months ago

Requirements For Backend Software Engineer (Security) - Senior/Lead/Principal

Go
Java
Python
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Kafka
Kubernetes
  • Experience building large scale distributed systems, especially in cloud environments
  • Deep understanding of object oriented programming and experience with at least one object oriented programming language (Java, Go, Python C++, C#)
  • Experience with public cloud services (AWS or Google Cloud Platform or Azure)
  • Experience with Scrum or other agile development methodologies
  • Experience working in a complex team environment
  • Good knowledge with operating systems (Linux, Mac and Windows)
  • A related technical degree required

Benefits For Backend Software Engineer (Security) - Senior/Lead/Principal

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Wellbeing reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Fertility benefits

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