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Software Engineering
Job Details
About the RoleSlack is looking for a Sr. Director of Engineering to lead a high-impact engineering organization within our platform. This leader will own technical strategy, execution, and team health for Slack, partnering closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional engineering leadership to deliver reliable, scalable, and delightful experiences for millions of users.
What You'll Do- Own end-to-end delivery for your engineering org from technical roadmap and architecture decisions to execution and operational excellence.
- Build, mentor, and scale a team of engineering managers and senior ICs; set a high bar for technical talent and inclusive leadership.
- Partner with Product and Design leadership to translate business priorities into technical strategy and roadmaps.
- Drive engineering rigor: code quality, system reliability, security, and scalability across your area.
- Represent your organization in cross-Slack and cross-Salesforce planning, influencing broader technical direction.
- Manage budget, headcount planning, and org design for your team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For- 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles managing managers.
- Proven track record leading large-scale, distributed systems at consumer or enterprise SaaS scale.
- Strong technical judgment: able to go deep on architecture and design when needed, while empowering teams to own execution.
- Experience partnering with Product/Design at the executive level to shape roadmap and strategy.
- Demonstrated success building and scaling high-performing, diverse engineering teams.
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable operating with ambiguity and driving clarity for others.
Why SlackSlack is the productivity platform trusted by millions of teams worldwide, part of the Salesforce family. Join a team building the future of how people work together, with the resources and scale of Salesforce behind you.
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.