Experienced Software Engineer (Salesforce Admin-Hybrid)

What You'll Do

Do you have experience as a Salesforce Admin who excels in a dynamic, product-driven environment? If so, Principal has a great opportunity for you in our Benefits & Protection business, focusing on Sales Compensation Technology.

In this position you'll have the opportunity to work on a platform team that supports our Salesforce CRM capabilities. The team works closely across product teams and with our operations leaders to optimize our business processes and supporting capabilities. Come join our team as we continue to enhance the platform!

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Salesforce as an Admin. Having Salesforce Development experience and AWS is a bonus. We are looking for a collaborative, self-motivated professional who excels at developing innovative solutions for our business partners.

Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you'll do:

• Manage day-to-day administration of Salesforce platform.
• Implement new features and customize existing functionality.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize business processes.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases and best practices.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all Salesforce-related questions and issues.
• Building things people love. Our goal is to enhance our customer experience and keep them at the center of our work.
• Design, implement, and maintain customizations, workflows, and validation rules to meet the needs of our business.
• Leverage data to produce personalized experiences relevant to customers.
• Commitment to continuous learning and certification

Who You Are

We are looking for someone with:

• Associate or bachelor's degree with a preference in computer science, technology, engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience working as a Salesforce Admin is required.
• Possess a deep understanding of Salesforce products, processes and best practices.
• Continuous learner with a passion for the Salesforce platform, staying on top of new releases and capabilities.
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills required.
• Take ownership and pride in your work. A voice for stewardship.
• Mentoring, teaching, and growing skill sets of others.

Optional skills include:

• Salesforce Development
• Working SOQL knowledge
• Experience with API calls and system integrations

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range

$91000 - $152000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Additional Information

Job Level

We'll consider talent at the next level with the right experience and skills.
Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek). You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant Workers and for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees - individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we're an exceptional place to grow your career.
Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Date First Posted (TTF)

8/29/2025

Latest Post Date: Careers - US

8/29/2025