Senior Desktop Framework Lead (Electron/Chromium)

salesforce.com, inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-off programs

Medical, dental, vision support

Employee stock-purchasing program

Job summary

salesforce.com, inc. is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for the Desktop team, focusing on building the architectural foundation of the Slack desktop client. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives across Electron and Slack to enhance developer productivity and client performance.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in client-side coding with a strong background in Google’s Chromium project, communication skills, and a passion for teamwork. The position includes working within a fast-paced environment and mentoring team members.

Salesforce offers comprehensive benefits including time off, medical support, and an employee stock-purchasing program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience writing client‑side code for modern web applications at scale.
• Deep experience with Google's Chromium project or large-scale open source projects.
• Expertise in building complex systems and tooling for desktop applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve performance and productivity.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for the frontend and desktop infrastructure.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative environment.

Skills

10+ years of client-side code experience (React + Typescript)

Deep Chromium experience

Performance profiling and debugging tools

Strategic communication skills

Empathy in collaboration

Job description

salesforce.com, inc. is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for the Desktop team, focusing on building the architectural foundation of the Slack desktop client. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives across Electron and Slack to enhance developer productivity and client performance.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in client-side coding with a strong background in Google’s Chromium project, communication skills, and a passion for teamwork. The position includes working within a fast-paced environment and mentoring team members.

Salesforce offers comprehensive benefits including time off, medical support, and an employee stock-purchasing program.