Salesforce is looking for technically strong, energetic, highly collaborative, and passionate leaders to lead their software engineering teams. The goal is to keep quality in mind, work in a collaborative environment, and value open communication, feedback, and making learning fun.
Requirements
- Deep technical background in scalable, highly available platform development, with a focus on Java/JVM languages and modern cloud architecture
- Leading teams and/or hands-on experience utilizing a major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) combined with expertise in Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
- Proven track record for implementing end-to-end service ownership, focusing on building reliable, self-healing services and driving robust automation
- Experience driving strategy around and actively utilizing open-source technologies
- Strong foundation in Agile/Scrum methodologies, emphasizing secure coding practices and uncompromising code quality
Responsibilities
- Participate in and lead critical architecture discussions and planning, ensuring technical decisions support long-term product success, stability, and scalability
- Proactively foresee and resolve systemic issues before they impact the product
- Advocate for technical excellence and guide teams toward resilient, high-quality engineering practices
- Lead multi-functional coordination, planning, and reviews with peers and leads across the organization to ensure smooth delivery and unified technical direction
- Act as a multiplier by providing exceptional mentorship, technical guidance, and career development.
- Occasionally contribute to deeply technical development tasks to maintain hands-on expertise and provide critical support.
- Make critical, data-driven decisions that directly contribute to the success and reliability of the product
Other
- 10+ years of progressive industry experience, including 3+ years directly managing and mentoring high-performing software engineering teams
- Demonstrated success in leading complex programs and effectively managing cross-functional stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization
- Exceptional communication, influence, and interpersonal skills needed to inspire teams, drive technical alignment, and collaborate effectively
- Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, or a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) and two (2) years of related experience.
- 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.
