Senior/Lead Database and Application Performance Engineer

Salesforce is seeking a Senior/Lead Database and Application Performance Engineer to join their Core Database Performance team. This is a specialized role focused on database performance optimization at the application and SQL layer, not a traditional DBA position. The team is crucial in ensuring high performance and throughput of Salesforce's database services while managing exponential growth in traffic and complexity.

The role involves working with a team responsible for fueling customer success through delivering high-performance database services and pushing scale boundaries. The position requires deep expertise in SQL performance tuning and optimization, with a focus on maintaining and improving the performance of Salesforce's multitenant database architecture.

Key responsibilities include monitoring production workload performance, collaborating with development teams for optimal product design, troubleshooting performance issues, and implementing solutions for enhanced scalability. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of hands-on SQL performance tuning experience and strong knowledge of database architecture.

This position offers the opportunity to work at one of the world's leading enterprise software companies, dealing with scale and complexity that few other organizations encounter. The role combines technical expertise with collaborative teamwork, as you'll be working closely with both development and operations teams to ensure optimal database performance across Salesforce's extensive platform.

Working at Salesforce means joining a company committed to equality, sustainability, and improving the state of the world through technology. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as equity opportunities. The role is based in San Francisco, where you'll work from the iconic Salesforce Tower in the heart of the city.