Manager / Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Job Category

Software Engineering

Job Details

About Salesforce

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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.

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

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Salesforce Information

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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.

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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. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $143,300 - $351,800 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $172,000 - $384,100 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

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