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Salesforce

Director – Software Engineering

Salesforce

Director of Software Engineering leading architectural integrity and scalability of Salesforce’s backend services. Manage a world-class engineering team ensuring operational excellence and innovation.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $197,300 - $313,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing long-term roadmaps for backend services while leading and developing high-performing engineering teams. Proficient in managing the full software development lifecycle and addressing architectural challenges in large-scale distributed systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
10+ Years Of Experience In Software Engineering5+ Years In A Significant Leadership RoleBuilding And Operating Large-Scale Distributed SystemsDeep Familiarity With Modern Backend LanguagesKnowledge Of Data Persistence Layers

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Hard Skills
Software Development LifecycleJavaGoPythonSQLNoSQLDistributed CachesArchitectural Design ReviewsTroubleshootingCross-Functional Collaboration
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCommunicationAlignment Across TeamsProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Computer Science DegreeBackend ServicesDistributed SystemsEngineering ManagementTechnical Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Distributed SystemsGoJavaNoSQLPythonSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and execute a long-term roadmap for backend services
  • Drive alignment across cross-functional "Clouds"
  • Hire, develop, and retain a world-class org of 15–40+ engineers
  • Act as a bridge between executive leadership and deep-tech engineering
  • Own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Participate in high-level design reviews and troubleshoot architectural bottlenecks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering
  • at least 5 years in a significant leadership role
  • Proven track record of building and operating large-scale distributed systems
  • Deep familiarity with modern backend languages (Java, Go, or Python)
  • knowledge of data persistence layers (SQL, NoSQL, or distributed caches)
  • Degree in Computer Science or related technical field

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