Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Global leader in CRM and enterprise cloud solutions, providing software services for sales, service, marketing, and more.
$157,600 - $384,100
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Salesforce is seeking exceptional engineering leaders to spearhead their software engineering teams in a role that combines technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities. As a Director/Sr. Manager of Software Engineering, you'll lead teams of talented developers while maintaining a strong focus on quality and innovation.

The role demands a leader who can effectively balance technical decision-making with team management, requiring expertise in distributed systems and microservices architecture. You'll be responsible for driving feature execution, making critical product decisions, and ensuring smooth delivery through Agile methodologies. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while developing and mentoring engineering talent.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of leadership experience in fast-paced technical projects, combined with strong communication skills and a proven track record of delivering successful software products. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values open communication, code reviews, and continuous learning.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $157,600 to $384,100, depending on location (California or Washington), along with comprehensive benefits including parental leave, fertility benefits, and wellness programs. Salesforce's commitment to technical excellence and innovation makes this an ideal opportunity for leaders who want to make a significant impact in enterprise software development.

Working at Salesforce means joining a company at the forefront of enterprise cloud solutions, with opportunities to shape the future of CRM and business software. The role offers exposure to large-scale distributed systems, cutting-edge technology, and the chance to work with some of the industry's best talent while building products used by millions globally.

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Responsibilities For Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

  • Drive the execution and delivery of features by collaborating with multi-functional teams
  • Make critical decisions for product success
  • Manage daily stand-ups as Scrum Master
  • Partner with PO to align objectives and priorities
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring
  • Participate in architecture discussions and planning
  • Maintain high team morale and motivation
  • Participate in multi-functional coordination
  • Interview and hire qualified individuals
  • Contribute to development tasks when needed

Requirements For Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Java
Kubernetes
  • Related technical degree
  • 3+ years leading software engineering teams
  • Experience leading large scale distributed systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Scrum Master experience
  • Experience in hiring and mentoring engineers
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices
  • Experience with short release cycles
  • Experience in communicating with users and stakeholders

Benefits For Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Wellbeing reimbursement
  • Generous parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Fertility benefits

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