Systems Engineering Principal

A cloud-based software company specializing in customer relationship management (CRM) services.
$211,500 - $334,600
Site Reliability
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Systems Engineering Principal

Salesforce's Customer Centric Reliability Engineering (CCRE) organization is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead their Problem Management team. This role is crucial for ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction. The position involves leading post-incident analysis, identifying technical patterns, and driving systemic improvements across Salesforce's cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will be a technical leader who excels in complex environments, working across teams to identify common themes and drive impactful remediation. They should be comfortable challenging the status quo and advocating for customer-focused outcomes. The role requires expertise in various technical practices including Infrastructure, Networking, Security, Application Development, and Monitoring.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for analyzing patterns across incidents, collaborating with service owners, and defining development priorities that enhance Salesforce's operational reliability. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $211,500 to $334,600, depending on location, and includes comprehensive benefits such as parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.

This opportunity is perfect for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on large-scale distributed systems while working with cutting-edge technology. The role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring both hands-on engineering skills and the ability to influence cross-organizational change. Join Salesforce to help shape the future of enterprise software reliability and customer experience.

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Responsibilities For Systems Engineering Principal

  • Identify and analyze recurring technical themes across incidents, releases, and problem management data
  • Drive engineering teams to memorialize recommended improvements into their roadmaps
  • Define and prioritize paved path development functions for the Site Reliability Engineering organization
  • Conduct reviews of high-impact incidents and problems
  • Collaborate with service owners to drive root cause mitigation
  • Foster an environment of proactive reliability and resilience
  • Communicate effectively across technical and executive audiences

Requirements For Systems Engineering Principal

Python
Java
Linux
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in reliability engineering and post incident analysis
  • Experience with various architectures and platforms, proficient in Windows and Linux/Unix
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Experience with incident analysis and root cause identification
  • Extensive knowledge of service reliability and observability practices
  • Experience with object-oriented programming languages
  • Related technical degree required
  • Experience with cloud-based architecture

Benefits For Systems Engineering Principal

Parental Leave
  • Wellbeing reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Fertility benefits

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