Principal Automation Engineer

Salesforce is seeking a Principal Automation Engineer to join their Engineering Team in the Quality Organization. This senior-level position combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities, focusing on building technological vision and driving strategy. The role requires mastery of multiple programming languages and platforms, with 15+ years of software development experience.

The position involves designing sophisticated software systems and determining architectural principles while working consultatively with various organizations. The successful candidate will lead software architecture initiatives, drive research on groundbreaking technologies, and provide mentorship to team members. They will be responsible for creating end-to-end automation frameworks and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Key aspects of the role include crafting long-term design strategies, interfacing with customers to understand real-life usage, and monitoring product quality health metrics. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI tools and LLM, while contributing to Salesforce's industry-leading CRM platform.

The ideal candidate will possess expert-level experience in writing functional and End-to-End automation, creating automation frameworks, and managing CI/CD pipelines. They should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other Principal Engineers, architects, and CTOs to shape the organization's technical vision.

Salesforce offers comprehensive benefits including wellbeing reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. The position is based in either San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA, with competitive salary ranges reflecting these locations. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technology leader to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading enterprise software companies.