Lead Software Engineer, Cloud ERP (Finance)

Salesforce.com, inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 173,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Cloud ERP (Finance) to provide technical leadership for the DET IT Finance Engineering team. You will shape enterprise finance solutions, guide Workday Finance, Accounting Center, and MuleSoft integrations, and mentor engineers across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes autonomous, visionary leadership to influence design, delivery, and scalability of finance applications, with a strong focus on AI and automation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise software engineering experience.
• Experience with Workday Financials/Accounting Center or comparable ERP platforms.
• Proven track record of technical leadership in architecture for large-scale systems.
• Deep Workday technical framework expertise: BP, Security, Accounting Center, Prism Analytics, Core Connectors, EIB, Studio, Extend, Orchestrate, BIRT.
• Experience delivering ERP integrations with external platforms via APIs, connectors, middleware.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and delivery of scalable ERP solutions.
• Design and govern Workday Financial integrations with external systems.
• Translate business finance requirements into robust technical designs.
• Mentor engineers through architecture reviews and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers and 3rd-party integrators to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Drive adoption of AI/ML, automation, and integration tools.
• Champion continuous learning and engineering excellence across Finance teams.
• Anticipate future needs and evolve frameworks to scale for growth.

Skills

Workday Financials

ERP integrations

Architecture leadership

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Workday Extend

AI/ML awareness

SaaS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

Lead Software Engineer, Cloud ERP (Finance)

Digital Enterprise Technology (DET) at Salesforce connects people and technology to shape the future of work at Salesforce. Guided by our core values — Trust, Customer Success, Equality, Innovation, and Sustainability — we drive business outcomes that fuel growth, improve productivity, and empower employees and customers globally.

We’re strategic partners and innovators, using Salesforce technology to transform how our company operates. As Customer Zero, we lead by example — showcasing what’s possible at scale. Join us to build the digital enterprise of the future across:

Salesforce on Salesforce

Engineering, infrastructure & operations

Collaboration with Customer and stakeholders

Delivery and governance

What You'll Be Doing

You will provide technical leadership for the DET IT Finance Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and leveraging AI and automation to enhance finance operations and integrations. We are seeking a self-directed, visionary technical leader to guide and support software engineers working on Workday Finance, Accounting Center, and MuleSoft integrations. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping enterprise finance solutions while collaborating with cross-functional and mission-driven teams. The team thrives on autonomy, and your technical vision will directly influence the design, delivery, and scalability of finance applications and integrations across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, high-performing solutions across Workday Financials, Accounting Center, and related enterprise platforms.
• Design, develop, and govern Workday Financial solution including integrations with external systems (Salesforce, RevRec, Vertex, MuleSoft, banking platforms, etc.) ensuring best practices, scalability, and maintainability.
• Translate complex business and finance requirements into robust technical designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and industry best practices.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization techniques to enhance overall engineering quality.
• Mentor and guide engineers through architecture reviews, technical decision-making, and code reviews, fostering strong technical craftsmanship.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, business systems analysts, and 3rd-party integrators) to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Drive innovation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI/ML, automation, and integration tools.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and engineering excellence across the Workday and integration teams.
• Anticipate future technical needs and evolve frameworks, tools, and practices to scale for growth.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise software engineering experience
• Experience with Workday Financials/Accounting Center or comparable Oracle/SAP ERP platforms, and experience working in complex, integration-heavy enterprise environments.
• Proven track record of technical leadership in architecture and solution design for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Deep expertise in Workday technical frameworks: Business Processes, Security, Accounting Center, Prism Analytics, Core Connectors, EIB, Studio, Workday Extend, Orchestrate, BIRT, and Document Transformation. Comparable expertise in Oracle/SAP technical frameworks is also valuable.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering ERP integrations with external enterprise platforms, including Salesforce, RevPro/revenue management, Vertex/tax platforms, banking systems, and data platforms, using APIs, Connectors, middleware, and automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of integration frameworks, API design, SOA patterns, and web services (REST, SOAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including log analysis and troubleshooting (Splunk or similar).
• Ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders through architecture discussions and technical strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate complex designs to both technical and business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Extend , Orchestrate and building custom applications.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to AI/ML and automation tools (Kainos, Selenium, Mulesoft RPA, or similar).
• Experience with AI developer productivity tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and CodeWhisperer.
• Knowledge of SOX, enterprise security, and compliance in finance/ERP domains.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $207,800 - $285,800 annually.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

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