Principal Salesforce Engineer

Realtor.com

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Apex Programming Language, Application Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Engineering, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Billing, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Skills, Declarative Programming Language Family, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, DevOps, Disability Accommodations, Diversity, Ecosystems, Financial Planning, Financial Systems, High Availability, Identify Issues, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Machine Tool, Marketing, Mentoring, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Query Optimization, REST (Representational State Transfer), Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Resolve Customer Issues, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Salesforce.com, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Scalability, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large but for consumers navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.

Join us on our mission to empower more people to find their way home by breaking barriers to entry, making the right connections, and building confidence through expert guidance.

Are you passionate about building software solutions to solve real customer problems? Do you like fast-paced work environments? Are you passionate about modern programming languages, design patterns, and scalable architectures? Youll be right at home here. You will be joining the Enterprise Systems tech community, the vital architectural backbone where Realtor.coms most ambitious strategic initiatives transform into reality.

Our team doesnt just manage software; we build the high-speed engine room that powers the entire business lifecycle-integrating complex sales, billing, inventory, and fulfillment platforms into a seamless high-scale ecosystem. At Realtor, you will be part of a forward-thinking community dedicated to compressing the distance between business intent and execution. We research and deploy cutting-edge autonomous workflow engines to ensure our customers and internal partners have a best-in-class friction-free experience.

We strive to innovate by building self-healing infrastructures and AI-driven automation that make the transaction journey faster and more intelligent than ever before. Join us to push the boundaries of whats possible, turning traditional systems of record into dynamic engines of growth while learning from world-class talent in a culture that thrives on experimentation and impact.

We believe in leveraging the best tools to solve problems faster. You will be expected to utilize AI coding assistants and LLMs proficiently to accelerate development velocity, generate boilerplate, and troubleshoot complex debugging scenarios. Beyond simple usage, this role requires critical judgment to verify AI-generated outputs for security, performance, and accuracy.

You should be comfortable integrating AI tooling into your daily workflow to eliminate repetitive tasks, allowing you to focus on high-impact architectural and strategic engineering challenges.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Salesforce Engineer, you will be the lead architect of our mission-critical Salesforce platform. You will design the paved paths that allow data to flow effortlessly between Salesforce, our broader enterprise ecosystem, to power advanced analytics and Agentforce autonomous workflows.

Your deep technical expertise in both declarative and programmatic development will ensure our systems are scalable, secure, and ready for the AI-first era.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect Multi-Cloud Solutions
  • Design and implement robust high-availability architectures across Sales, CPQ, Service, and Marketing Clouds that support Realtor.coms core business functions.
  • Lead AI & Agentic Innovation
  • Spearhead the deployment of Agentforce and Einstein GPT, moving from user-initiated tasks to event-driven autonomous agents that own business outcomes.
  • Develop High-Scale Integrations
  • Build secure high-performance integration patterns using REST, SOAP APIs, and Platform Events to sync Salesforce with downstream fulfillment and finance systems.
  • Uphold Engineering Excellence
  • Define and enforce standards for code quality, Apex, LWC, security, Zero-Trust, and DevOps CICD to ensure platform stability and 99.9 availability.
  • Mentor & Influence
  • Act as a technical mentor to Senior and Lead engineers across multiple squads, driving consensus on complex architectural decisions through RFCs and design reviews.
  • Optimize Performance
  • Deep-dive into complex performance bottlenecks, optimizing SQL queries, async processing, and platform limits to handle rising data volumes.

What Youll Bring

  • Extensive Platform Expertise
  • 12 years of hands-on Salesforce development experience with a proven track record of delivering global enterprise-scale solutions.
  • Deep Technical Roots
  • Expert-level proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, LWC, and advanced Flows with a strong intuition for when to use clicks vs. code.
  • AI & Data Fluency
  • Hands-on experience implementing Salesforce AI capabilities, Agentforce, Prompt Builder, and Data Cloud harmonization.
  • Systems Architecture Mastery
  • Mastery of integration patterns, event-driven architecture, and managing complex multi-org or consolidated environments.
  • Security & Compliance Mastery
  • Deep understanding of the Salesforce security model, Shield, Event Monitoring, and its alignment with global standards like GDPR and CCPA.
  • Advanced Certifications
  • At least one Architect-level certification, e.g., Application System or Integration Architect.
  • Certified Technical Architect CTA or AI Specialist is highly preferred.
  • Education
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

How We Work

We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. Our employees work three days in our Austin headquarters, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.

How We Reward You

Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include but are not limited to:

  • Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage
  • Family forming benefits
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Time Off
  • 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time off
  • Immediate eligibility into Company 401k plan with 3.5 company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs
  • 11 personalized Financial Planning Sessions
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program
  • Free snacks and refreshments in each office location

Do the Best Work of Your Life at Realtor.com

Here, youll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And youll find your way home too. At Realtor.com, youll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return, well provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture, intellectual challenges, and the development opportunities you need to grow.

Diversity is important to us, therefore Realtor.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran, and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Realtor.com will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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