Description
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 Accelerator on-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
For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: 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.