Manager/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering at Salesforce

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

384100.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Java, Cloud Architecture, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, Agile, Scrum, Open-Source Technologies, Service Ownership, Automation, Mentorship, Cross-Functional Coordination, Communication, Technical Guidance, Problem Solving

Industry

Software Development

Description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Software Engineering Job Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce. Note: By applying to the Manager/Sr. Manager Software Engineering posting, recruiters and hiring managers across the organization hiring engineering directors will review your resume. Our goal is for you to apply once and have your resume reviewed by multiple hiring teams. Salesforce is looking for technically strong, energetic, highly collaborative, and passionate leaders to lead our software engineering teams! You will run and lead a team/teams of outstanding developers and keep quality in mind. We work in a collaborative environment, and we value open communication, feedback and making learning fun! Your Impact: 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. Empower teams to self-coordinate and maintain high morale. Actively participate in the hiring and interview process to maintain and grow a high-performance engineering culture. Partner closely with Product Owners (POs) and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with product objectives, define clear priorities, manage tradeoffs, and communicate execution risks Occasionally contribute to deeply technical development tasks to maintain hands-on expertise and provide critical support. Ensure teams are equipped with clear priorities and adequate resources to maintain velocity and deliver committed outcomes Make critical, data-driven decisions that directly contribute to the success and reliability of the product Required Skills: 10+ years of progressive industry experience, including 3+ years directly managing and mentoring high-performing software engineering teams 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 Demonstrated success in leading complex programs and effectively managing cross-functional stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization Experience driving strategy around and actively utilizing open-source technologies Strong foundation in Agile/Scrum methodologies, emphasizing secure coding practices and uncompromising code quality 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. Benefits & Perks Check out our benefits site which explains our various benefits, including wellbeing reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and more. Salesforce Information Check out our Salesforce Engineering Site. *IN SCHOOL OR GRADUATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS? PLEASE VISIT FUTURE FORCE FOR OPPORTUNITIES* *LI-Y Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world. Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education. In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.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. For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $157,600 to $351,800. For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $172,000 to $384,100. We're Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI + Data + CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you've come to the right place.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage software engineering teams, ensuring quality and collaboration. Participate in architecture discussions and advocate for technical excellence.