Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Global leader in CRM and enterprise cloud solutions, providing software services for sales, service, marketing, and more.
$151,800 - $372,900
Distributed Systems
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Salesforce is seeking technically proficient and passionate engineering leaders to spearhead their software engineering teams. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in distributed systems and microservices architecture. As a Director/Sr. Manager, you'll lead outstanding developers while maintaining high quality standards in a collaborative environment that values open communication and continuous learning.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $151,800 - $372,900, varying by location between Washington and California offices. You'll be responsible for driving feature execution, making critical product decisions, managing Agile processes, and providing technical guidance to team members. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems and microservices.

The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree and demonstrated success in leading fast-paced technical projects. You'll work closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role combines technical expertise with leadership skills, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on technical involvement when needed.

Salesforce offers comprehensive benefits including wellbeing reimbursement, parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. The company's commitment to technical excellence and innovation makes this an exciting opportunity for engineering leaders who want to make a significant impact in enterprise software development. Join a global leader in CRM and cloud solutions, working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams.

Last updated 18 days ago

Responsibilities For Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

  • Drive 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 team morale and motivation
  • Coordinate with other engineering teams
  • Participate in hiring and maintaining culture
  • Contribute to development tasks when needed

Requirements For Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

  • Related technical degree
  • 3+ years leading software engineering teams
  • Experience with large scale distributed systems and microservices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Experience in hiring and mentoring engineers
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices
  • Experience with short release cycles
  • Scrum Master experience
  • Ability to work with minimal specifications

Benefits For Director/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

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

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