Senior Software Engineer, Observability

Salesforce

Senior Software Engineer developing observability platforms for Slack's production services. Building log pipelines and collaborating across teams to improve performance and reliability.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $172,500 - $260,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain high-volume event log pipelines
Create libraries, tools, and automation for event data
Encourage a culture of Observability at Slack
Prototype tooling interfaces or build new features
Improve auto-remediation in logging infrastructure
Teach engineers how to use tools
Collaborate to integrate observability solutions
Participate in on-call rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communicator
Experience with unit tests, code review, design documentation
Deep curiosity about how things work
Motivated by helping others succeed
Ability to improve efficiency and performance of systems
Understanding of security concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

time off programs
medical
dental
vision
mental health support
paid parental leave
life and disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Event Log PipelineAutomationUnit TestingCode ReviewDesign Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicatorMotivated by Helping OthersCuriosity