Software Architect

Salesforce is a leading enterprise software company specializing in customer relationship management (CRM) solutions.
$157,600 - $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 join their engineering team in a role that spans multiple critical areas including Backend Architecture, Front-End Architecture, and AI/ML Architecture. This position represents a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of one of the world's leading enterprise software companies.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned technical leader with 15+ years of software development experience, capable of driving end-to-end architecture decisions and creating scalable, maintainable solutions. You'll work closely with Product Managers, other Architects, Engineers, and SMEs to drive strategic technology initiatives and improve platform reliability.

As a Software Architect, you'll be responsible for crafting architectural principles, frameworks, and standards while ensuring engineering excellence across the organization. The role involves significant collaboration, requiring strong communication skills to work effectively with teams both inside and outside the organization.

Key responsibilities include coordinating product architecture, driving research and prototypes for innovative technologies, and participating in on-call rotations to address complex problems in real-time. You'll also provide mentorship to team members and contribute to long-range product requirements and operational guidelines.

The position offers the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale systems at a company known for its innovative technology and strong engineering culture. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while having the chance to influence the direction of products used by millions of customers worldwide.

This is an ideal role for a technical leader who enjoys solving complex architectural challenges, mentoring others, and driving strategic technical initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while making a significant impact on enterprise software solutions.

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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 and teamwork
  • Analyzes and provides feedback on product strategy
  • Provides input into long-range product requirements and methodologies
  • 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

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • 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 and CTOs
  • Develops technical performance architecture
  • Ability to drive long-term design strategies
  • Experience in short release cycles and full software lifecycle
  • A related technical degree required
  • Ability to provide mentorship to team members

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