Salesforce Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems

Salesforce Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems

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This engineering management role offers an opportunity for a technologist passionate about Linux and Ubuntu to advance their career with Canonical and contribute to the company's success. If you have an affinity for open source development, you'll enjoy working with some of the best professionals in the industry at Canonical.

The Commercial Systems unit manages several responsibilities across six engineering teams, collaborating closely with other engineering and business units. The services designed, developed, and operated by this team are central to Canonical's business, with Salesforce playing a key role.

The Salesforce team focuses on developing and configuring Canonical's Salesforce instance. Their mission is to deliver a top-tier experience to Sales and business operations teams while maintaining high engineering standards.

We seek an engineering manager with senior-level Salesforce experience who strives for excellence, seeks continuous improvement, and applies their skills effectively. This role involves leading change, leveraging the latest Salesforce features, and maintaining a lean, maintainable Salesforce instance.

Location: This role is remote within the EMEA region.

What your day will look like

• Lead a team of engineers delivering solutions on the Salesforce platform
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, designs, and solutions
• Collaborate on business analysis and technical design
• Provide Salesforce expertise to business and cross-functional teams
• Develop and deliver Salesforce-based engineering solutions

What we are looking for in you

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with Salesforce development and integrations
• Proven experience as a hands-on engineering manager or team lead
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to work remotely with diverse teams, remaining motivated and organized
• Willingness to travel internationally 2-4 times per year for one-week trips (e.g., New York, London, Berlin, etc.)

Additional skills that you might also bring

• Experience as a software developer in Go or Python
• Background in sales, finance, or operations roles

What we offer you

Our compensation includes a competitive base salary, influenced by location, experience, and skills, along with benefits such as bonuses and incentives. Additional benefits depend on work location and include:

• Remote work environment (since 2004)
• Personal development budget of $2,000/year
• Annual salary review
• Recognition rewards
• Holiday leave and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues
• Travel perks for company events

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally and uphold high standards for excellence. Since 2004, we've operated as a remote-first company, offering a dynamic digital business environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.