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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.
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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.
Overview of the Role:
The Futureforce Tech Accelerator is Salesforce's premier early hiring event providing a fast track to interviews for Summer 2027 Software Engineering Internships.
As a Futureforce intern, you'll collaborate with world-class engineering teams on real-world projects that impact millions of people worldwide - while building meaningful connections and experiencing Salesforce's vibrant culture firsthand.
About the Program:
The application deadline is May 31. Spots are limited, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Selected applicants will be invited to complete a HackerRank technical assessment.
Candidates who advance through the interview process and are approved to receive an offer will be invited to an all-expense-paid, in-person mandatory experience at Salesforce headquarters in San Francisco from July 22-24, 2026.
This Futureforce Tech Acceleratoron-site experience previews life at Salesforce through career development, networking with engineering leaders and former interns, and an immersive look into the company's culture and your future career.
Important: Candidates must be available to attend all on-site programming from July 22-24, 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who can attend the full in-person experience.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Internships
If selected through Futureforce Tech Accelerator, you'll have the opportunity to join Salesforce as a Summer 2027 Software Engineering intern.
Internships are open to current university students actively pursuing a degree with a projected graduation date of December 2027 or later.
What You Will Be Doing
As an intern at Salesforce, you'll influence the future of our products, platform, and AI-powered experiences. You'll receive mentorship from experienced engineers while contributing to solutions - including the agentic technologies redefining how people work - that impact millions around the world. Beyond project work, you'll have access to professional and personal growth opportunities, including:

• Comprehensive onboarding
• Engineering-specific training
• Executive Speaker Series
• Volunteer Time Off
• Professional Development Workshops
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Ongoing Recruiter Support

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled and currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science or related technical field
• Returning to school after Summer 2027 to complete your degree
• Enrolled in a college or university in North America
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming/design, algorithms, and data structures and how to efficiently implement them into a solution
• Hands-on experience or strong curiosity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) and an eagerness to integrate them into real-world engineering workflows.
• A budding AI-first mindset - comfortable experimenting with prompting techniques and leveraging AI to learn across the stack, ramp up quickly, and contribute meaningfully from day one.
• Strong understanding of CS fundamentals and practical coding application
• Team player with demonstrated collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using and critically reviewing code and artifacts generated by large language model (LLM) coding assistants and agentic tools
• Ability to to effectively guide AI tools to achieve desired outcomes
• Experience using Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini or other agent-based frameworks
• Coursework in SQL and relational database concepts
• Proficiency in Java, Javascript and related frameworks
• Working knowledge of HTML and web technologies
• Knowledge of front end and back end languages
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and visual
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Experience using telemetry and metrics to drive operational excellence
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

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
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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.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 $43 - $52 per hour.The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.