Software Engineering LMTS

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San Francisco, CA, USA
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173K-286K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Software
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The Role
Design, develop, test, and support core functionality for a cloud-native distributed database at petabyte scale. Responsibilities include solving scalability and performance challenges, improving system robustness, debugging defects, conducting root-cause analysis, supporting releases and deployments, and owning architecture through customer support. The role focuses on database internals, distributed transactions, replication, networking, high availability, monitoring, and serviceability.
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Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

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Core Database Internals Engineer

Are you a distributed systems expert passionate about building large-scale database technologies that support relentless growth and innovation?

We're looking for experienced Core Database Internals Engineers with a strong background in database internals and distributed systems to join a team responsible for architecting, developing, and testing the next generation of cloud-native database. You'll join a team of highly skilled, motivated software engineers and database experts, designing and developing robust, highly scalable software products to support Salesforce's rapid growth.

You'll need familiarity with database internals, distributed systems, or networking; interest in systems programming; strong software engineering skills; and enthusiasm for working on complex, highly concurrent, scalable, and resilient systems. You should have a track record of end-to-end ownership of architecture, design, implementation, monitoring, testing, and product support on large, mission-critical systems at petabyte scale.

Areas you may work on include logging/recovery, distributed lock management, distributed transactions, networking, cluster management, replication, high availability, monitoring, and serviceability. We work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, agile environment. We're a hybrid team that values end-to-end service ownership — from concept to architecture, design to implementation, and testing to deployment and customer support.

Responsibilities:
• Design and develop core distributed database system functionality..
• Develop new architecture and designs to solve complex scalability problems..
• Generate ideas to improve robustness and performance..
• Implement comprehensive functional and system tests for your area of responsibility and for overall database quality..
• Debug issues, conduct root cause analysis, and diagnose defects..
• Actively participate in the release and deployment process..

Qualifications:
• BS or higher degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience..
• MS or PhD in databases or distributed systems is a plus..
• Strong CS fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems..
• 6+ years of experience in systems or database internals programming..
• 6+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting large-scale systems..
• Deep expertise in distributed computing (e.g., system architecture, communication, distributed consensus, and transactional protocols)..
• Strong understanding of low-level operating system concepts, including multi-threading, memory management, networking, storage, performance, and scale..
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a results-oriented approach and good ideas for innovation..
• Ability to learn quickly and deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced, dynamic, agile team environment..
• Strong Java or C programming skills..

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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $207,800 - $285,800 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
  • Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
  • 6+ years of experience in systems or database internals programming
  • 6+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting large-scale systems
  • Deep expertise in distributed computing, including system architecture, communication, distributed consensus, and transactional protocols
  • Strong understanding of low-level operating system concepts, including multithreading, memory management, networking, storage, performance, and scale
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills with a results-oriented approach
  • Ability to learn quickly and deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced, dynamic, agile team environment
  • Strong Java or C programming skills
  • Master’s or PhD in databases or distributed systems

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is positioned as above-market in the U.S., with multiple peer-reported benchmarks converging around a similar median total compensation figure. Compensation is also framed as broadly viewed as fair in aggregate, even while acknowledging variation by role and group.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as notably generous for U.S. caregivers, with additional supports like gradual return-to-work and doula reimbursement. Family-building programs are also emphasized through fertility/adoption/surrogacy support with sizeable reimbursement limits.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Mental-health and coaching offerings are highlighted as accessible supports alongside financial-wellbeing tools. Volunteer Time Off and donation matching are presented as distinctive lifestyle-aligned benefits that add value beyond cash compensation.

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