Lead Backend Engineer, Infrastructure

Salesforce is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer, Infrastructure to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Backend Engineer, Infrastructure, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a part-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (East Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Paid parental leave • Generous paid time off and company holidays How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Salesforce is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently