Forward Deployed Engineering Lead

Salesforce

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Chicago, IL · Indiana · Palo Alto, CA · Seattle, WA · Washington, DC
Salary
$172,500–$260,100 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jul 31, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $198k
This role $216k
$135k most similar roles pay here $273k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $163,900–$231,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

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Salesforce is the world''s leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, offering cloud-based software for sales, service, marketing, analytics, and application development. Industry: Enterprise Software & Cloud Computing

Salesforce currently has 86 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,500–$260,100 across 77 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Forward Deployed Engineering Lead

Join us as a Senior Agentforce Forward Deployed Engineer, where you will lead the development and deployment of complex AI solutions for strategic clients. This role requires deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to design bespoke intelligent agents using Salesforce’s cutting-edge technologies, including the Agentforce platform and Large Language Models (LLMs). You’ll work closely with customers to understand their unique challenges, architect sophisticated systems, and ensure seamless integration within existing ecosystems. Key responsibilities include hands-on coding, data configuration, troubleshooting complex issues, mentoring junior team members, and driving innovation by pushing the boundaries of our AI capabilities. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in building scalable production solutions with a strong background in programming languages like JavaScript, Java, Python, or Apex, extensive knowledge of Salesforce platforms, and proven leadership skills in technical engagements.

What you'll do

  • Drive end-to-end technical delivery of complex AI solutions, including coding and troubleshooting.
  • Design and develop scalable production systems using Agentforce platform and advanced AI technologies.
  • Engineer bespoke intelligent agents to meet unique business requirements and integrate with existing ecosystems.
  • Own data lifecycle from strategic design to integration, ensuring efficient and secure processing pipelines.
  • Identify and resolve complex technical challenges throughout solution delivery phases.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in end-to-end delivery of high-quality, scalable production solutions.
  • Expert proficiency in programming languages like JavaScript, Java, Python, or Apex for AI/LLM integration and deployment.
  • Deep expertise in data modeling, processing, and analytics with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce Data Cloud and Snowflake.
  • Significant hands-on experience with the Salesforce platform for advanced configuration, customization, and complex development.
  • Proven ability to lead technical engagements, mentor junior team members, and enforce best practices for code quality and maintainability.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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