Lead Software Engineer, Application Security and DDoS

Salesforce, the world's #1 CRM platform, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in Application Security and DDoS protection to join their Security team. This highly visible role offers an exciting opportunity to design, build, and maintain innovative security services and solutions that support both internal and external customers.

As a member of the NetSec DDoS team, you'll be at the forefront of securing Salesforce's vast infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include architecting and implementing distributed systems to deliver security controls at the network level across Salesforce's public and private clouds. You'll work on cutting-edge solutions covering network policy management, ACLs enforcement, distributed firewalls, and DDoS protection for various environments including bare metal servers, containers, and VMs.

This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and leadership skills. You'll be developing software solutions and microservices to support network security platforms at various levels, from low-level OS components to datacenter distributed platforms and user interfaces. The position demands a full DevOps approach, where you'll not only develop but also advance and operate these critical security platforms.

Your impact will extend beyond just coding. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the team's engineering excellence by performing code reviews and mentoring junior team members. Additionally, you'll collaborate with other engineering teams and executives to develop both short and long-term strategies for security, products, and services.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of experience in Infrastructure or Security Architecture, with specific expertise in SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS software development, networking, security, and DDoS protection. You should be comfortable working in a high-availability 24/7 environment, with cloud platforms experience being a significant plus.

Your technical skills should include proficiency in object-oriented and multi-threaded programming, with expertise in languages such as Golang, Java, C++, or Python. A strong understanding of Linux systems, networking protocols, and datacenter network architecture is essential. Familiarity with denial of service attacks, OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities, and industry best practices in security will be crucial in this role.

Joining Salesforce means being part of a company at the forefront of cloud computing and CRM technology. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. With offices in prime locations like San Francisco, Seattle, Palo Alto, and Denver, you'll have the opportunity to work in some of the most vibrant tech hubs in the United States.

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, love tackling complex challenges, and want to make a significant impact on a platform used by millions, this role at Salesforce could be your next career-defining move. Join us in our mission to secure the world's leading CRM platform and help shape the future of cloud security.