Missionforce - Associate Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), Public Sector

Salesforce

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$96,300–$176,700 / yr
Posted
87 days ago

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Below market

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This role $136k
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Missionforce - Associate Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), Public Sector

Join Salesforce as a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) in the Public Sector team, where you will blend technical expertise with strategic partnership to deliver cutting-edge AI and enterprise solutions for U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Aerospace & Allied Nations missions. Your daily tasks include designing, developing, and implementing bespoke systems using Salesforce’s Agentforce platform and other technologies, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of complex datasets while working closely with mission owners in classified environments. Ideal candidates have 3-7 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in languages like JavaScript, Java, Python, or Apex, hands-on AI/LLM technology expertise, and a strong background in secure environments, with an active TS/SCI clearance required.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop bespoke AI solutions using Salesforce’s Agentforce platform.
  • Implement end-to-end technical delivery of complex AI systems to meet mission-critical needs.
  • Facilitate the integration of custom data pipelines and automation flows for defense missions.
  • Serve as a technical advisor on high-profile customer engagements, designing tailored Salesforce solutions.
  • Prototype and iterate rapidly to develop proofs-of-concept and gather feedback from client teams.

What we're looking for

  • 3-7 years of software engineering or solutions architecture experience.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like JavaScript, Java, Python, or Apex.
  • Hands-on delivery of high-quality, scalable production solutions.
  • Experience building AI/LLM solutions and integrating LLMs.
  • Familiarity with data integration, API design, ETL, and AI model deployment.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

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