Forward Deployed Strategist, AI
Future U Podcast
AI Forward Deployed Engineer, New Grad
Salesforce
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bellevue • California, Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,000 - $147,000 per year
Job Level
Entry Level
Tech Stack
CloudJavaJavaScriptPython
About the role
- Design, develop, and directly implement bespoke AI solutions leveraging the Agentforce platform and other technologies
- Personally write code, configure systems, and troubleshoot issues to ensure successful deployment and measurable business impact
- Identify and directly resolve complex technical challenges across data integration, model deployment, and agent orchestration
- Build high-quality, scalable production systems using AI and LLMs to create intelligent agents and automate workflows
- Own data end-to-end: design data models, build processing pipelines, and establish integration strategies for AI applications
- Embed with client teams to understand operational challenges, translate needs into technical requirements, and act as primary technical advisor
- Perform deep-dive technical debugging of system interactions, data flows, and AI model behaviors to optimize performance
- Rapidly prototype proofs-of-concept and minimum viable products alongside client teams for iterative refinement
- Apply engineering best practices for code quality, scalability, security, and maintainability across deployed solutions
- Travel to customer sites as required (25-50%)
Requirements
- Strong background in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline
- Academic, professional or internship experience working in a professional coding setting environment
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Java, Python, Apex)
- Proven track record of hands-on, end-to-end delivery of high-quality, scalable production solutions in a professional environment
- Hands-on experience building solutions with AI/LLM technologies, including integrating LLMs, applying AI orchestration frameworks, and prompt engineering techniques
- Strong experience in data modeling, processing, integration, and analytics, with demonstrable proficiency in data platforms (e.g., Salesforce Data Cloud, Snowflake, Databricks)
- Direct experience with the Salesforce platform, including configuration, customization, and development
- Demonstrated entrepreneurship, a "get-things-done" attitude, and a focus on fast delivery
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to travel 25-50% of the time, as needed to customer sites
- (Preferred) Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and/or Agentforce platform
- (Preferred) Experience developing conversational AI solutions within regulated industries
- (Preferred) Experience with Apex and/or Python coding languages
- (Preferred) Prior customer-facing experience
- (Preferred) Salesforce platform certifications (e.g., Administrator, Platform Developer I, Architect)
- (Preferred) Knowledgeable across Salesforce CRM (Service, Sales, and Marketing)
- (Preferred) Experience with Salesforce Flows and Lightning Web Components (LWC)
Benefits
- time off programs
- medical
- dental
- vision
- mental health support
- paid parental leave
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- employee stock purchasing program
- job shadowing
- mentorship programs
- talent development courses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
JavaScriptJavaPythonApexAI technologiesLLM technologiesdata modelingdata processingdata integrationanalytics
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationentrepreneurshipproblem-solvingtechnical advisingfast deliveryadaptabilitydebuggingclient engagementiterative refinement
Certifications
Salesforce AdministratorSalesforce Platform Developer ISalesforce Architect
