Principal Software Engineer

Salesforce

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$197,300–$313,700 / yr
Posted
51 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $200k
This role $256k
$122k most similar roles pay here $334k

This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$225,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $256k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

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About Salesforce

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 106 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,500–$260,100 across 98 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - PMTS serves as a core member of the Architecture Steering Committee, establishing the architectural foundation for the Agentic Enterprise within the Informatica ecosystem. This hands-on role involves designing, implementing, and delivering scalable AI and data-management products while acting as a final authority on cross-cutting technical designs and engineering standards. You will define multi-year roadmaps, ensure security and cost optimization, and mentor other engineers while authoring whitepapers and patents. The role requires expertise in RDBMS, NoSQL, SQL/PL-SQL, and distributed data processing. Key technologies include Java, Node.js, Express, and Hapi for building AI platforms featuring RAG, vector search, and LLM workflow orchestration. You will solve complex problems regarding scalability, fault tolerance, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build high-end solutions in a highly agile environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect, design, implement, test, and deliver highly scalable AI and data-management products from design through production.
  • Serve as a final architectural authority by reviewing, approving, or rejecting major cross-cutting initiatives at design gates.
  • Establish and enforce technical standards, engineering practices, and multi-year roadmaps for the enterprise.
  • Design sophisticated software systems ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, security, and cost optimization.
  • Produce thought leadership through whitepapers, patents, and presentations at industry events to promote architectural direction.
  • Mentor fellow architects and engineers to build a strong internal technical leadership pipeline.
  • Evangelize "golden path" standards and best practices through newsletters, AMAs, and all-hands meetings.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues and interface directly with support teams and customers as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 12+ years of experience building highly scalable Software-as-a-Service applications and platforms.
  • Proven track record as an architectural decision-maker, setting standards and driving cross-team alignment.
  • Deep expertise in data management including RDBMS, NoSQL, SQL/PL-SQL, and large-scale data lake/warehouse systems.
  • Experience building AI/GenAI products featuring agentic workflows, RAG, vector search, and LLM orchestration.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming (preferably Java) and at least one high-level language with a web framework.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership through technical reports, whitepapers, patents, or public speaking at industry events.
  • Ability to design systems addressing complex performance, scalability, fault tolerance, and security requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across multi-functional teams and mentor other engineers.

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