Database Engineer SMTS (Postgres, Linux, AWS, Infra)

Salesforce, a leading enterprise SaaS company, is seeking a Staff-level Database Engineer SMTS to join their MuleSoft team. This role focuses on database management, Linux fundamentals, and schema design optimization in open source database systems. As part of the Production engineering data team, you'll be instrumental in implementing the database-as-a-service vision while maintaining infrastructure stability and improving performance.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge database technologies and AWS services, particularly focusing on PostgreSQL and MySQL environments. You'll be responsible for designing and optimizing large-scale distributed data systems, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, and ensuring high availability of critical database infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Linux/Unix systems, AWS RDS, and database optimization techniques. Experience with configuration management tools like Terraform and knowledge of database proxies would be valuable assets. This role requires both technical depth and excellent communication skills, as you'll be working closely with multiple teams to drive infrastructure improvements.

Salesforce is known for its strong company culture and commitment to equality, offering competitive compensation including equity, and comprehensive benefits. The company emphasizes work that makes a real impact, following their principle of business as a platform for change. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a database expert to contribute to a rapidly scaling platform while working with some of the most advanced database technologies in the industry.