Director/Sr. Director - Software Engineering

Salesforce Inc.
San Francisco, CA, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests Cloud Computing Continuous Integration Distributed Systems High-Level Architecture Python (Programming Language) Systems Development Life Cycle Salesforce.Com Software Engineering Backend
+2 more
Kubernetes Golang

Job description

Experteer Overview As Senior Backend Engineer, you will define a long-term roadmap for highly available, scalable backend services and lead a 15-40+ engineering team. You’ll align cross-functional initiatives and drive architectural decisions across the organization. You own the full SDLC with CI/CD, tests, and secure-by-design practices, and you’ll mentor engineers while solving complex backend challenges. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic execution to accelerate Salesforce’s AI-driven CRM platform. You’ll shape critical systems in Java, Golang, or Python and partner with AI-focused initiatives to drive impact. Compensation / Benefits * Define and execute a long-term roadmap for backend services emphasizing availability, latency, and scale * Drive cross-functional alignment and architecture council decisions * Hire, develop, and retain an engineering organization of 15-40+ engineers * Own the full software development lifecycle with CI/CD, automated testing, and secure-by-design practices * Participate in high-level design reviews and troubleshoot architectural issues in Java, Golang, or Python environments Tasks * 10+ years of software engineering experience * at least 5 years in a significant leadership role * proven track record building and operating large-scale distributed systems * hands-on experience with Kubernetes, observability, and cloud infrastructure * excellent communication and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Key requirements * time off programs * medical insurance * dental insurance * vision insurance * paid parental leave * 401(k) and employee stock purchasing program

Requirements

Experteer Overview As Senior Backend Engineer, you will define a long-term roadmap for highly available, scalable backend services and lead a 15-40+ engineering team. You’ll align cross-functional initiatives and drive architectural decisions across the organization. You own the full SDLC with CI/CD, tests, and secure-by-design practices, and you’ll mentor engineers while solving complex backend challenges. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic execution to accelerate Salesforce’s AI-driven CRM platform. You’ll shape critical systems in Java, Golang, or Python and partner with AI-focused initiatives to drive impact. Compensation / Benefits * Define and execute a long-term roadmap for backend services emphasizing availability, latency, and scale * Drive cross-functional alignment and architecture council decisions * Hire, develop, and retain an engineering organization of 15-40+ engineers * Own the full software development lifecycle with CI/CD, automated aaaaa and and secure-by-design practices * Participate in high-level design reviews and troubleshoot architectural issues in Java, Golang, or Python environments Tasks * 10+ years of software engineering experience * at least 5 years in a significant leadership role * proven track record building and operating large-scale distributed systems * hands-on experience with Kubernetes, observability, and cloud infrastructure * excellent communication and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Key requirements * time off programs * medical insurance * dental insurance * vision insurance * paid parental leave * 401(k) and employee stock purchasing program

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