When Scheller students step off elevators onto floors 28 through 34 at 950 East Paces Ferry Road, they enter Salesforce's signature forest-green world. Grass-green carpeting flows throughout the space, creating an atmosphere like a hike through the woods. This design philosophy draws from CEO Marc Benioff's transformative experience beside a Hawaiian waterfall, translating natural tranquility into a workspace balancing innovation with zen-like calm.
Salesforce's Atlanta presence has transformed dramatically since acquiring local marketing startup Pardot in 2014. What began as 200 employees in a corner office has evolved into a six-and-a-half-floor presence housing more than 1,200 employees. This growth reflects Atlanta's emergence as Salesforce's major southeastern hub alongside San Francisco and New York.
The open-air design encourages collaboration and contemplation. Floor 28 serves as the "zen zone.” It is quieter and less populated, ideal for solution engineers needing focused development time. Large conference rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Atlanta skyline, while meditation rooms provide reflection space. Each floor has uniquely configured kitchens, culminating in premium coffee on the "Ohana floor."
"Fishbowl" conference rooms host ongoing AI workshops, while animal mascot displays featuring bears and goats add personality. The space reflects Salesforce's core values of trust, customer success, innovation, equality, and sustainability.
