Forward Deployed Engineering Lead - Data Science & Integration

Salesforce

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $172,500 - $260,100 annually; bonus/equity: ...
U.s. citizenship required
8+ years hands-on delivery experience
Python or java proficiency
This role serves as a strategic partner embedded directly with U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers to deliver mission-critical data science and integration solutions

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a strategic partner embedded directly with U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers to deliver mission-critical data science and integration solutions.
  • The successful candidate will architect bespoke API-led integrations and orchestrate complex operational workflows using platforms such as MuleSoft and Regrello in classified environments.
  • Salesforce offers a competitive base salary range of $172,500 - $260,100 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and equity.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a strategic partner embedded directly with U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers to deliver mission-critical data science and integration solutions.

Salary

Base: $172,500 - $260,100 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, stock purchasing program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • 8+ years hands-on delivery experience
  • Python or Java proficiency
  • AI/ML model development and MLOps
  • Enterprise integration platforms like MuleSoft
  • Workflow orchestration tools like Regrello
  • Travel 50-75% to customer sites

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Familiarity with IL5/IL6 security requirements
  • Mentorship of junior Forward Deployed Engineers
  • Background in defense logistics operations
  • Certifications in MuleSoft or Databricks
  • Experience with LLM-augmented workflows
  • Event-driven architecture expertise

Key Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen without dual citizenship
  • Eligible for and willing to obtain U.S. Security Clearance
  • 8+ years of end-to-end technical delivery experience
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, Java, or SQL
  • Ability to travel 50-75% of the time
  • Experience deploying solutions in regulated government environments

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (no dual citizenship)

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