Applied Research Engineer

Salesforce

Applied Research Engineer building tools and pipelines for ML and AI efforts at Salesforce. Collaborating with research engineers to deploy cutting-edge technology in customer-facing applications.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $148,500 - $260,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining production services, including APIs and cloud architectures, while ensuring high-quality code and adherence to security best practices. Proficient in gathering end-user requirements and delivering effective presentations.

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Python ProgrammingLinux ProficiencyCloud Deployment (AWS or GCP)Kubernetes ExperienceSecurity Principles

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Hard Skills

Python ProgrammingLinux ProficiencyCloud Deployment (AWS)Cloud Deployment (GCP)KubernetesFull-Stack DebuggingSecurity Best PracticesUI DesignGraphic DesignCode Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationPresentation SkillsRequirements Gathering

Tools & Technologies

APIsCloud ArchitecturesProduction ServicesMachine Learning ToolsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Machine LearningArtificial IntelligenceEnd-User RequirementsScalable Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work alongside other motivated and talented research engineers to bring cutting-edge theory into customer-facing practice
Build tools and pipelines to support ML and AI efforts
Design, build, deploy, and maintain production services, like APIs, UIs, agentic evaluators, and more
Roll out scalable cloud architectures
Help with end-user requirements gathering and executive presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong abilities with Python and Linux
Experience with production cloud deployments like AWS or GCP
Kubernetes is a plus
Experience field-debugging full-stack deployments
Solid understanding of security principles and best practices
UI and graphic design sensibilities are a plus
Author high-quality, low-cognitive-load, fully-tested code – with- and without- AI assistance

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