Software Engineer - Trailhead Engineering

Salesforce is looking for a versatile generalist engineer to join the Trailhead Engineering team. Trailhead is the fun way to learn Salesforce and the next-generation learning platform to empower our customers, partners, and employees.

Core Responsibilities & Scope

• Build and maintain end-to-end web applications, robust APIs, and microservices supporting global Trailblazer Community collaboration products.
• Own and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS, optimizing pipelines and CI/CD workflows for efficient delivery.
• Leverage cutting-edge AI-assisted engineering workflows to accelerate development, prototyping, and problem-solving.
• Participate in defining architecture and design considerations for re-use, code management, security, performance, scalability, and accessibility.
• Work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, and UX designers to build features our Trailblazers will love and adopt.
• Operate effectively in a hybrid engineering model, taking ownership of code quality, automated testing, and release management.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience.
• Infrastructure & CI/CD: Solid hands-on understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Web Basics & Frontend: Deep understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP/HTTPS, REST principles, browser rendering, DOM, security basics like CORS/CSRF).
• API Building & Backend: Proven experience designing, building, and consuming scalable APIs and microservices with clean architectural patterns.
• Core CS Fundamentals: Strong grasp of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithm design, system performance, and database fundamentals (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Generalist Mindset: Ability to jump across full-stack systems, troubleshoot end-to-end problems, and quickly adapt to new stacks and toolings.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with clarity of thought to effectively pitch technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI-Native / Pro-AI Workflows: Active experience using AI-driven tools to boost developer productivity, write code, run code reviews, or design system solutions.
• Experience with containerization and deployment platforms (Docker, Heroku, or Kubernetes).
• Practical knowledge of test-driven development (TDD), automated testing frameworks, and accessibility standards.
• Familiarity or prior experience with modern web frameworks and relational datastores.

Benefits

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