Principal, Solution Engineer – Data, Integration & Agentic AI Data Strategy at Salesforce

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

210910.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MuleSoft, Tableau, Data 360, Integration, Analytics, Data Management, Architectural Design, API Management, Data Unification, RAG, FedRAMP, Database Design, Java, Cloud Infrastructure, Informatica, Metadata Intelligence

Industry

Software Development

Description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Sales Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Principal Solution Engineer - Data & Integration Specialist - Federal Civilian Location: Washington D.C. / MD / VA / Remote Description Salesforce is hiring a Data & Integration Specialist (DIS) to join our Global Public Sector Solution Engineering team. The AI revolution is a Data evolution and this critical role is at the forefront of making AI a reality for our customers. As a DIS, you are more than a technical expert; you are a strategic architectural partner who consolidates expertise across MuleSoft (Integration), Tableau (Analytics), and Data 360 (Unified Data Management) to solve the most complex data challenges in government. You will serve as the single point of contact for sales teams, ensuring every data opportunity is handled by a specialist who thinks like an architect and communicates outcomes and impacts in the voice of the business user. You will be a vital contributor to the success of our agency customers by conducting holistic discovery, reframing the "data journey," and designing compliant, AI-ready architectures that deliver actionable insights from disparate silos. In this role, you will work with Federal Civilian agencies and bridge the gap between legacy system connectivity and modern mission outcomes, acting as a trusted advisor who can navigate everything from API management to real-time data unification and advanced analytics. What you get working for the Data & Integration SE Team: A Unified Mission: Work in a specialized team that eliminates fragmented resource requests by owning the entire data lifecycle. Outcome-First Leadership: Opportunities to lead high-impact discovery sessions that start with agency mission outcomes (e.g., citizen services, public safety) rather than product features. Strategic Growth: Support from leaders committed to your mastery of enterprise data architecture and designing data strategies that leverage MuleSoft, Tableau, Data 360, and Informatica Innovation at Scale: Work for the #1 AI CRM company, building the trusted data foundations required for the next generation of Agentforce and autonomous AI agents. Qualifications you’ll need to be successful: Architectural Mindset: Ability to design holistic, composable architectures that scale securely in highly regulated public sector environments. Multi-Platform Technical Depth: Hands-on experience or deep conceptual knowledge of Integration (MuleSoft), Data Analytics (Tableau), and Big Data/CDP (Data 360). A qualified candidate will have expertise in no less than 2 of these capabilities, a great candidate will have expertise in all three. Strategic Communication: Excellent ability to reframe technical challenges into business value for C-level government executives and technical stakeholders alike. AI Readiness: Understanding of the value of "Trusted Context Foundations" for AI, including data grounding, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and metadata intelligence. Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to partner early with Account Executives to drive sales strategy and lead "Data Discovery" from day one. Experience: Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Solution Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or Digital Transformation. Technical Foundations: Experience with database design, Java, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications: One of more - MuleSoft Certified Architect, Tableau Desktop/Server Specialist, or Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Public Sector compliance (FedRAMP) and common government data silos. Ecosystem Expertise: Familiarity with Informatica for advanced data governance and MDM. What you’ll achieve: 3 months: Master the Stack: Complete intensive Salesforce Trailhead courses and certification paths for MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Data 360, and Tableau. Shadow & Learn: Join active Public Sector engagements to observe how DIS leads discovery and architects multi-product solutions. Build Your Point of View: Align with the GTM Plan and begin building your "Data Journey" whiteboarding skills. 12 months: Own the Technical Win: Serve as the lead architect on complex, multi-cloud data opportunities, delivering higher win rates and faster deal cycles. Evangelize the Vision: Execute high-impact architectural workshops and "Stand & Deliver" sessions that showcase the power of unified data. Enable the Ecosystem: Mentor account teams and partners on how to position "Data + Integration" as the foundation for AI. Drive Mission Outcomes: Successfully deploy architectures that unify citizen data, modernize legacy systems, and provide real-time dashboards for mission operations. Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world. Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education. In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $157,640 - $210,910 annually There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $173,460 - $231,980 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. We're Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI + Data + CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you've come to the right place.

Responsibilities

This role acts as a strategic architectural partner, consolidating expertise across MuleSoft, Tableau, and Data 360 to solve complex data challenges for Federal Civilian agencies. The specialist will design compliant, AI-ready architectures that deliver actionable insights by bridging legacy system connectivity with modern mission outcomes.