Principal Solution Engineer – Data, Integration, Agentic AI Data Strategy

Salesforce

Principal Solution Engineer specializing in Data & Integration in the Federal sector at Salesforce. Driving AI solutions and addressing complex data challenges for government agencies.

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $164,000 - $210,910 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformInformaticaJavaTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Global Public Sector Solution Engineering team.
Serve as the single point of contact for sales teams.
Ensure every data opportunity is handled by a specialist.
Conduct holistic discovery and design compliant, AI-ready architectures.
Work with Federal Civilian agencies and bridge the gap between legacy system connectivity and modern mission outcomes.
Act as a trusted advisor navigating everything from API management to real-time data unification and advanced analytics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Solution Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or Digital Transformation.
Hands-on experience or deep conceptual knowledge of Integration (MuleSoft), Data Analytics (Tableau), and Big Data/CDP (Data 360).
Excellent ability to reframe technical challenges into business value for C-level government executives and technical stakeholders alike.
Understanding of the value of "Trusted Context Foundations" for AI, including data grounding, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and metadata intelligence.
Proven ability to partner early with Account Executives to drive sales strategy and lead "Data Discovery" from day one.
Experience with database design, Java, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) is preferred.
Certifications: One of more - MuleSoft Certified Architect, Tableau Desktop/Server Specialist, or Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant.
Deep understanding of Public Sector compliance (FedRAMP) and common government data silos.
Familiarity with Informatica for advanced data governance and MDM.

Benefits

Comp & perks

time off programs
medical
dental
vision
mental health support
paid parental leave
life and disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Solution EngineeringEnterprise ArchitectureDigital TransformationIntegrationData AnalyticsBig DataDatabase DesignJavaAPIsCloud Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Reframing technical challengesBusiness value communicationPartnership with Account ExecutivesSales strategy leadership

Certifications

MuleSoft Certified ArchitectTableau Desktop SpecialistTableau Server SpecialistSalesforce Data Cloud Consultant