Principle Software Engineer

You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Principal Software Engineer - Agents (PMTS) Sector: Technology | Role: Professional | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time After Convergence AI's successful acquisition, the team are now integrated into Agentforce, Salesforce's agentic platform for business. We are building a research hub in London whose sole focus is to build the future of agentic enterprise work. Role We are seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer specializing in Agentic Systems to join our brand new dynamic team. As a senior technical leader in our engineering organisation, you will drive the strategic direction for autonomous agent systems at enterprise scale. You will lead moonshot agent projects that will fundamentally transform the future of work, while ensuring these systems meet the rigorous demands of enterprise deployment including scale, security, and compliance. Our mission will be to build sophisticated agents capable of navigating complex software environments, orchestrating multi‑agent workflows, and making intelligent decisions to solve real‑world problems autonomously—all while maintaining enterprise‑grade reliability and security. Responsibilities Define and lead the technical strategy for production‑scale intelligent agents capable of sophisticated navigation across diverse software platforms while maintaining enterprise security boundaries. Own the Security Strategy for autonomous agents. Architect and implement distributed multi‑agent orchestration systems at scale in enterprise production environments. Establish comprehensive security frameworks for agent operations including sandboxing, permission models, audit trails, and compliance with enterprise standards. Contribute as a technical leader to the scalable system architecture that supports complex agent interactions, real‑time decision‑making, and high‑throughput backend services; in addition, build robust monitoring, observability, and governance systems for agent behavior. Lead cutting‑edge R&D in agentic systems, exploring novel approaches to agent trust models, explainability, and human‑in‑the‑loop architectures at scale. Mentor multiple engineering teams and collaborate with cross‑functional enterprise architects of the organization to align agent capabilities with business objectives. Required Qualifications Principal‑Level software engineering experience with a heavy focus on backend systems and cloud infrastructure at scale. Proven track record of building and scaling agent orchestration frameworks in production environments. Strong software engineering fundamentals and advanced proficiency in Python or another OO language. Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining Security, Authentication and Authorization frameworks, Credential Management, and Secrets Distribution Systems. Knowledge of technologies such as Model Control Protocol (MCP), A2A, Browser Agents, Sandbox Agents, and Computer Use Agents with their enterprise deployment considerations. Strong background in cloud‑native architectures (AWS/GCP/Azure) and modern infrastructure patterns at scale. Demonstrated ability to architect and solve ambiguous, large‑scale services, databases, security and infrastructure problems and mentor other engineers. Experience with building agents and agent orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, custom frameworks) is beneficial. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with the Salesforce platform and Agentforce ecosystem. Company We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with CRM + AI + Data + Trust + You. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with their customers in a whole new way with our #1 AI CRM. 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. Commitment to Equality At Salesforce, our commitment to driving equality and greater business value does not waver. We’re working with employees, partners, Trailblazers, and customers to move closer to equality for all. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member Salesforce is proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, supporting employers in recruiting and retaining talent with disabilities or long‑term health conditions in the UK. We strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and accessible for all. Discover our Dublin and London office accessibility guides that showcase Salesforce’s commitment to customer success, trust‑building, and equity. For more on the Office of Accessibility, visit our webpage. #J-18808-Ljbffr