Summer 2026 Intern - Systems Engineer

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About Futureforce University Recruiting

Our Futureforce University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting, retaining and cultivating talent. Our interns and new graduates work on real projects that affect how our business runs, giving them the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of our company. With offices all over the world, our recruits have the chance to collaborate and connect with fellow employees on a global scale. We offer job shadowing, mentorship programs, talent development courses, and much more.

Fixed Term & Temporary

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.

**This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) operating on U.S. Soil who does not hold dual citizenship and has the ability to meet customer and government screening standards applicable to this role, including a Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan.

Due to the citizenship requirements for this role, which supports U.S. federal, state, and/or local government customers, citizenship will be verified through two of the following REAL ID Act documents: U.S. Passport, Passport Card, REAL Driver’s License, Global Entry Card, U.S. Government CAC/PIV.

You agree to complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position with the U.S. federal government and gain other clearances as deemed appropriate for the role.**

 

This is your time to shine in the era of AI! We are looking for amazing, creative, and purposeful individuals to join our team of world-class, highly motivated software engineers, cloud computing experts and AI visionaries during our 12-week internship program. From Agentforce, Marketing, Data, and Commerce Cloud, to Infrastructure and Security, to MuleSoft, Tableau, Slack, and everything in between, we have many opportunities available across various applications and platforms all infused with the power of artificial intelligence.

Join Salesforce and define the future of Customer Relationship Management Solutions with a strong emphasis on AI-driven innovation. We deliver a scalable, high-performance cloud computing platform that not only empowers our customers but is also enhanced by AI to provide intelligent insights and automation used by millions of people around the world each day for their businesses. You will be working with a group of world-class individuals to build breakthrough features that our customers will love. The intern role will give you hands-on experience with architecture, design, implementation, and testing as you ensure we build products customers trust and love.

Salesforce is the global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Companies of every size and industry are using Salesforce to transform their businesses, across sales, service, marketing, commerce, and more by connecting with customers in a whole new way. We harness technologies that can revolutionize companies, careers, and, hopefully, our world.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Team

The GovCloud Systems Diagnostics and Optimization (GSDO) is a unified team that will provide a comprehensive approach to system health, from initial triage and diagnostics to long-term performance optimization and observability. The GSDO team will work to eliminate monitoring gaps, enhance alerting and dashboards, and ensure that all new services and environments meet the highest operational standards based on GovCloud requirements.

At GovSDO, we build systems that solve the most complex challenges faced by government agencies. Our team is at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying mission-critical systems that have a real-world impact. We tackle everything from large-scale data analytics platforms to secure communication networks.

You'll be a core part of our team, contributing to real projects from day one. You'll work side-by-side with experienced systems engineers, getting hands-on experience with the full lifecycle of a project—from initial requirements and design all the way through to deployment and maintenance.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• **This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) operating on U.S. Soil who does not hold dual citizenship and has the ability to meet customer and government screening standards applicable to this role, including a Criminal Justice Information Services screening with fingerprint scan.

• Due to the citizenship requirements for this role, which supports U.S. federal, state, and/or local government customers, citizenship will be verified through two of the following REAL ID Act documents: U.S. Passport, Passport Card, REAL Driver’s License, Global Entry Card, U.S. Government CAC/PIV.

• You agree to complete a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position with the U.S. federal government and gain other clearances as deemed appropriate for the role.**

• Strong background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related technical/analytical discipline

• Must be located in North America

• Fundamental knowledge of Python, Golang, and AWS demonstrated through coursework, personal projects, or previous experience.

• Proficient knowledge of security concepts, governance, or risk management.

• Strong analytical and data visualization skills, with an ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with an ability to articulate thoughts clearly in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical audiences.

• A proven ability to be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of coordinating activities across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes

• Familiarity with networking

 

Relocation Assistance

We are committed to supporting our interns' transition into their new roles by offering a lump sum relocation assistance payment. This upfront financial support is designed to help supplement the costs of moving, travel, and accommodation, allowing you to concentrate more on your internship experience. Detailed information about the lump sum and how it can be utilized will be provided once you join our team.

This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) who does not hold dual citizenship and agrees to complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position.

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.

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For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $47 to $54.

For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $52 to $59.