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# VP, Software Engineering

- **Company:** Salesforce.com, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $257,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Architecture, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Multi-Agent Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87989565/1

## About the Role

* Overall 20+ years experience and 10+ years of experience as a hands-on software development manager
 * 6+ years engineering leadership of delivering world class software products/features
 * 3+ years in cross-functional 2nd or 3rd level management roles.
 * Experience in building strong, successful technical teams and coaching and mentoring individuals along their career paths.
 * Ability to represent operational issues to senior leadership and dive deep into the technical details when required.
 * Ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment; communicate clearly to steer the strongly talented team to deliver a high quality service.
 * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering.
 * AI and ML Engineering experience a plus

## Description

* Lead Engineering Excellence: Drive the design, architecture, and delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable enterprise software systems supporting complex business processes.
 * Build and Scale Teams: Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional engineering talent. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning across globally distributed teams.
 * Champion the Product Vision: Lead the evolution of our platform, blending the best of Salesforce Core, AI/Agentic systems, and Industry Clouds to deliver a unified customer experience.
 * Operational and Organizational Leadership: Implement best-in-class engineering management practices, ensuring predictable delivery, operational excellence, and engineering productivity at scale.
 * Cross-Cloud and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Design, Industry, Commerce, Data Cloud, and AI teams to deliver cohesive, customer-centered solutions.
 * Customer-Centric Leadership: Engage directly with strategic customers to understand pain points, shape product direction, and ensure value realization through platform adoption.
 * Technical Depth with Strategic Range: Guide architectural decisions, system design, and scalability strategies - while also representing the organization at the executive level and influencing product vision.
 * Mentorship and Culture: Inspire and develop next-generation leaders; model servant leadership and create a culture that emphasizes quality, trust, inclusion, and innovation.


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