Software Engineer (Big Data) - Senior/Lead/Principal

Salesforce is seeking experienced Software Engineers for their Big Data Platform Services team to revolutionize their data platform architecture across both public and private cloud environments. This role offers an opportunity to work at consumer web scale, building and operating distributed services that run across thousands of compute nodes in multiple data centers. The position requires expertise in large-scale distributed systems technologies and modern containerized deployment stacks. Team members will contribute to open source projects, work with cutting-edge technologies like Kafka, Spark, and various Apache projects, and help build database services on major cloud platforms. The role combines hands-on development with operational excellence, requiring skills in both building resilient systems and maintaining their high availability. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about distributed systems, who want to make a significant impact on enterprise-scale data infrastructure while working with a leading global technology company. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to workplace equality and diversity.