Principal Engineer, Salesforce

Company: Autodesk
Company: Autodesk
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2025-05-26 00:28
Job Requisition ID #25WD86327Position OverviewAutodesk is looking for an experienced Senior Salesforce Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Salesforce Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, coding, testing, and implementing Salesforce solutions that align with our business needs. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the Salesforce platform effectively supports our operations and business processes. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager and will work from San Francisco location.ResponsibilitiesYou will collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze complex our requirements, providing expert guidance on Salesforce solutions and aligning them with strategic goalsYou will lead the design and architecture efforts for Salesforce solutions, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and following best practices. Make important technical decisions and provide architectural guidanceWrite advanced code to implement complex custom functionalities using Salesforce technologies such as Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Lightning Web Components. Ensure code quality and maintainabilityLead customization efforts, ensuring that declarative tools like Flows and Workflow Rules are used with code-based solutionsLead complex integration projects, including designing integrations with other applications using APIs, middleware, and connectors. Ensure data integrity and flowDevelop and manage advanced data solutions within Salesforce, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data migrations for complex scenariosDevelop advanced security measures, including designing and optimizing profiles, roles, permission sets, and sharing rules for complex data structuresDefine and oversee advanced testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance tests for complex scenarios. Ensure comprehensive test coveragePlan and lead complex deployments of Salesforce configurations and code, ensuring smooth transitions between environments and minimizing downtimeEnsure comprehensive documentation of complex solutions, including technical specifications, data models, and release notes. Maintain documentation standardsLead efforts to monitor and optimize the performance of complex Salesforce applications, including code optimization, query tuning, and scalability enhancementsDefine governance standards to maintain the long-term maintainability and scalability of complex solutions. Implement advanced development methodologiesStay at the forefront of Salesforce technology by evaluating new features, tools, and industry trends for potential adoption. Inspire creativity within the teamProvide leadership within the development team and coach junior developers, and lead by example. Foster and continuous improvementCollaborate with other senior team members, administrators, business analysts, and project managers to lead and coordinate complex projects to successful completionLead training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities to empower team members and end-users to make the most of Salesforce capabilitiesManage relationships with third-party vendors, evaluate solutions, and select appropriate AppExchange apps and components for complex requirementsEnsure that complex Salesforce solutions follow legal and regulatory compliance standards relevant to our industry. Implement advanced security and compliance measuresContribute to strategic planning for Salesforce programs, helping align technology solutions with long-term business goals and driving digital transformation effortsCollaborate with global teams spanning multiple time zones to ensure, coordination, and project successMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred)Salesforce Developer certified (e.g., Application Architect/ System Architect/ Technical Architect)9+ years of experience as a Salesforce Developer with a strong understanding of Salesforce capabilities and limitationsYou must have 5+ years of experience with SFDC platform and partner ecosystemExperience with Sales Cloud and Sales processes, experience with Customer Success Management is preferred Working Experience in a complex integrated environment where multiple systems interact with SalesforceYou need experience designing at least 2-4 projects as a tech leadProficiency in Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and declarative developmentYou need solid experience with Salesforce integrations and data management Knowledge of best practices in Salesforce development and design patternLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!BenefitsFrom health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/Salary transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $141,400 and $228,800. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Diversity & BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belongingAre you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
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