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Sr. Director, Software Engineering

Salesforce
Wisconsin - Remote, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2025

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Job Category

Software Engineering

Job Details

About Salesforce

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.

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead our dynamic and innovative engineering team. This role is pivotal in driving the development and delivery of cutting-edge software solutions that align with our strategic business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing large-scale software engineering projects.
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and Operations, to define and execute the product roadmap.
  • Ensure the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, code reviews, and automated testing.
  • Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient delivery of projects.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and incorporate them into the engineering strategy as appropriate.
  • Champion a customer-centric approach to software development, ensuring that user experience and satisfaction are top priorities.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and practices to enhance productivity and quality.
  • Represent the engineering team in executive meetings, providing updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, complex software development projects.
  • Strong technical background with expertise in modern software development technologies and methodologies.
  • Expert in Java
  • Expert in AWS infrastructure and architectural best practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Passion for innovation and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
  • A related technical degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
  • Familiarity with data analytics and machine learning technologies.

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