Senior/Lead AI Engineer (Backend) - AI Integration

Leading technology company providing AI + Data + CRM solutions to help companies connect with customers in new ways.
$172,000 - $276,100
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior/Lead AI Engineer (Backend) - AI Integration

Salesforce is seeking a Senior/Lead AI Engineer specializing in Backend development and AI Integration. This role combines traditional backend engineering with cutting-edge AI technology, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering. The position involves designing and implementing robust APIs, optimizing LLM performance, and developing innovative solutions for enterprise use cases. As part of Salesforce's Industries team, you'll work on transforming how organizations leverage AI in their workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced AI technologies into Salesforce's product ecosystem. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with leading-edge AI technologies while contributing to Salesforce's mission of helping companies connect with customers in new ways. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in backend development, AI/ML, and strong communication skills, making it ideal for someone passionate about both engineering and artificial intelligence. Working in a hybrid environment, you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of enterprise AI solutions.

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Responsibilities For Senior/Lead AI Engineer (Backend) - AI Integration

  • Design and implement robust APIs and API framework-related features
  • Design and develop generic, customer-facing objects
  • Design and experiment with creative prompts to optimize LLM performance
  • Implement techniques like few-shot learning and chain-of-thought prompting
  • Deploy LLM prompts into production systems
  • Translate business needs into AI solutions
  • Work in cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Work in-person three days per week

Requirements For Senior/Lead AI Engineer (Backend) - AI Integration

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field
  • Strong expertise in LLMs/MLMs (GPT, BERT, T5, Llama) and prompt engineering techniques
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • High proficiency in Python and Java programming
  • Experience in REST-based API development
  • Solid understanding of both relational and non-relational databases
  • Experience with Git and Jenkins
  • Knowledge of building B2B or B2C SaaS applications using cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience with Spring, gRPC, REST and HTTP protocol
  • Experience with Agile development methodology

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