Senior Staff Systems Engineer, GTM

Fivetran•Oakland, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fivetran and dbt Labs are merging, bringing together two industry leaders with a shared mission to empower organizations to unlock the full value of their data. This combined entity aims to provide a comprehensive data infrastructure layer for moving, transforming, and trusting data, supporting thousands of organizations in building a reliable foundation for analytics, AI, and business decisions. This is an exciting time to join as the company scales, bringing together talent and technology to help more organizations leverage their data with speed, confidence, and impact. During this transition, candidates may encounter references to both Fivetran and dbt Labs. This role is a full-time, hybrid position based in Oakland, CA, or Denver, CO offices, or remotely in the US. The Staff Systems Engineer, GTM, will be instrumental in advancing the Salesforce CRM to support a rapidly scaling global business. This role requires a highly skilled Salesforce technology professional capable of working across all organizational levels. The ideal candidate will excel at creating, implementing, and evolving out-of-the-box and custom solutions using best practices for systems integration (API and IPaaS Solutions) within the SFDC ecosystem. Collaboration with the Revenue Excellence team and cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, Finance, Sales, Analytics, Product, Customer Success, and Engineering is key to ensuring Salesforce serves as the organization's source of truth. Responsibilities include ensuring technical excellence through design and code reviews, contributing to architectural designs, and mentoring colleagues. This is a high-visibility role offering significant opportunities for impact and value creation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Salesforce development and architecture, including deep knowledge of Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL, and Salesforce APIs.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex, scalable solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem.
Strong understanding of business processes, particularly billing, revenue recognition, and order management.
Ability to evaluate and compare alternative solutions based on cloud costs and performance implications, ensuring efficient and cost-effective technology investments.
Skilled in communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.
Experience in setting and executing strategic technical visions, particularly in the context of complex Salesforce implementations and integrations.
Ability to align technology initiatives with business goals and drive transformative projects.
Proven track record in leading and mentoring technical teams, with experience in upleveling engineers and fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead geographically dispersed teams, effectively handling projects across time zones and cultural contexts.
Skilled in ensuring effective communication and collaboration in a global team environment.
Expertise in integrating Salesforce with other enterprise systems, utilizing APIs, middleware, and IPaaS solutions.
Experience with event-driven architectures and managing data flows across multiple platforms.
Demonstrated experience in establishing governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements (such as GDPR), data retention, and internal policies related to data security and privacy.
Proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges, particularly related to performance optimization, scalability, and system resilience.
Experience in designing solutions that address high-volume data processing and integration challenges.
Salesforce Developer I & II certifications are required.
In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, with experience leading Agile teams.
Proficiency in Salesforce DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing frameworks.
Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants and LLM-based tools to accelerate development, testing, and documentation workflows.
Comfortable operating independently with minimal oversight and adjusting quickly to shifting priorities, ambiguous requirements, and evolving project scope in a fast-moving environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex technical information to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Experience in technical writing and documentation.
Experience establishing and enforcing coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes.
Focus on writing meaningful and comprehensive tests, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, to ensure the robustness and reliability of software.

Nice To Haves

2nd Generation Managed Package experience is a plus.
Salesforce System Architect and/or Salesforce CPQ Specialist Certification is highly preferred.
Additional certifications, such as Salesforce Technical Architect or Application Architect, are a plus.
Proven experience developing programmatic components to extend Salesforce Enterprise Territory Management functionality.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the critical projects and technical strategy for Salesforce CRM and related systems, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure solutions that integrate seamlessly with other enterprise systems.
Spearhead key strategic initiatives, such as process automation and data integration efforts, to enhance operational efficiency and business agility.
Work closely with key stakeholders and executives across the organization to identify and prioritize key projects, providing technical expertise and strategic insights.
Mentor and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Lead by example, promoting best coding, design, and system architecture practices.
Address high-impact, complex technical challenges, ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of Salesforce and its integrations.
Establish and enforce governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and internal policies.
Contribute to the broader tech community by sharing best practices, participating in industry events, and publishing insights on Salesforce technology.
Own the Salesforce ecosystem fully, driving enhancements and optimizations to meet evolving business needs.
Act as the primary point of contact for high-stakes projects and critical system issues.
Conduct thorough code reviews and maintain high-quality standards across all deliverables.
Collaborate in a highly geographically dispersed team environment.