Senior Engineering Manager, AI Platform & Teams

Salesforce; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking technically strong, energetic software engineering leaders to guide our teams and maintain high-quality delivery across our Java/JVM-based cloud services. You will lead multiple developers, drive architecture discussions, and foster a culture of open communication, feedback, and continuous learning.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration with product owners, and hands-on contribution when needed to keep velocity and reliability high.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive industry experience, including 3+ years directly managing and mentoring high‑performing software engineering teams.
• Deep technical background in scalable, highly available platform development, with a focus on Java/JVM languages and modern cloud architecture.
• Leading teams and/or hands‑on experience utilizing a major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) combined with expertise in Kubernetes and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform).
• Proven track record for implementing end‑to‑end service ownership, focusing on building reliable, self‑healing services and driving robust automation.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex programs and effectively managing cross‑functional stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization.
• Experience driving strategy around and actively utilizing open‑source technologies.
• Strong foundation in Agile/Scrum methodologies, emphasizing secure coding practices and uncompromising code quality.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and interpersonal skills needed to inspire teams, drive technical alignment, and collaborate effectively.
• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, or a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) and two (2) years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead critical architecture discussions and planning, ensuring technical decisions support long-term product success, stability, and scalability
• Proactively foresee and resolve systemic issues before they impact the product
• Advocate for technical excellence and guide teams toward resilient, high-quality engineering practices
• Lead multi‑functional coordination, planning, and reviews with peers and leads across the organization to ensure smooth delivery and unified technical direction
• Act as a multiplier by providing exceptional mentorship, technical guidance, and career development.
• Empower teams to self-coordinate and maintain high morale.

Skills

People management

Java/JVM

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

Terraform / IaC

Open source

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Master's degree or foreign equivalent

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Azure

GCP

Git

Job description

Salesforce is seeking technically strong, energetic software engineering leaders to guide our teams and maintain high-quality delivery across our Java/JVM-based cloud services. You will lead multiple developers, drive architecture discussions, and foster a culture of open communication, feedback, and continuous learning.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration with product owners, and hands-on contribution when needed to keep velocity and reliability high.