Software Architect

Salesforce is a leading enterprise software company specializing in customer relationship management solutions.
$211,500 - $384,100
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Architect

Salesforce is seeking a Software Architect to play a crucial role across their organization. This position combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring 15+ years of software development experience. The role involves driving end-to-end architecture, crafting principles and standards, and creating enterprise-scalable solutions. The architect will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and improve platform reliability. They'll be responsible for analyzing product strategy, conducting research, and ensuring engineering excellence. The position offers competitive salary ranges of $230,800 - $384,100 in California and $211,500 - $351,800 in Washington. The role requires mastery of multiple programming languages, experience with Agile methodologies, and the ability to mentor team members. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in full software lifecycle, and the ability to drive long-term design strategies. This is an opportunity to shape the technical direction of a leading enterprise software company while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented teams.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Architect

  • Coordinates and drives the end-to-end architecture of the product
  • Crafts overall architectural principles, frameworks, and standards
  • Creates solutions that are enterprise scalable and maintainable
  • Drive strategic technology initiatives
  • Works in a consultative fashion to improve communication, teamwork and alignment
  • Analyzes and provides feedback on product strategy
  • Provides input into long-range product requirements
  • Drives research, case studies, and prototypes on innovative technologies
  • Ensures continuous raising of engineering excellence standards
  • Participate in the team's on-call rotation

Requirements For Software Architect

  • Mastery in multiple programming languages and platforms
  • 15+ years of software development experience
  • Ability to independently craft and deliver large sophisticated projects
  • Experience with Agile development methodology
  • Ability to work with other architects, principal architects, and CTOs
  • Develops technical performance architecture
  • Ability to drive long-term design strategies
  • Experience in short release cycles
  • A related technical degree required
  • Ability to provide mentorship to team members

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