Director of Software Engineering, Quality
Description For Director of Software Engineering, Quality
Salesforce is seeking a Director of Software Engineering, Quality to lead their quality engineering teams in the US. This is a senior leadership role perfect for an experienced engineering leader who will shape the quality standards and processes for one of the world's leading enterprise software companies.
The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both understand complex distributed systems and lead teams across global regions. You'll be responsible for managing multiple engineering teams across the US and India, implementing quality strategies, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
As a leader, you'll work closely with various stakeholders including R&D, engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams. You'll be instrumental in establishing quality management systems, driving performance optimization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The position requires strong technical expertise in distributed systems and microservices architecture, combined with proven leadership experience.
The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software engineering leadership experience, with a strong track record in quality management and process improvement. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in Agile methodologies, software development best practices, and have experience working with global, cross-cultural teams.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact at a global scale, working with cutting-edge technology and leading teams that shape the future of enterprise software. You'll be joining a collaborative environment that values open communication, continuous learning, and innovation, while working on products that millions of customers rely on daily.
The position comes with a competitive salary range of $230,800 - $334,600 and is based in San Francisco, where you'll work from one of tech's most iconic companies. If you're passionate about quality, leadership, and driving technical excellence, this role offers the perfect platform to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities For Director of Software Engineering, Quality
- Lead and mentor high-performing software engineering teams in USA and India
- Drive execution and delivery of features through multi-functional collaboration
- Develop and implement quality strategies and performance metrics
- Establish and maintain comprehensive quality management system
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Manage testing and validation processes
- Oversee implementation of automation tools
- Drive performance optimization initiatives
- Work closely with R&D, engineering, and operations teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements For Director of Software Engineering, Quality
- Related technical degree
- 8+ years leading software engineering teams
- Experience leading large scale distributed systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with short release cycles and full software lifecycle
- Experience in hiring, mentoring and leading engineers
- Experience with software engineering best practices
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Scrum Master experience
- Strong communication skills with users and technical teams
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