Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Slack AI

Salesforce, Inc..; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead its growing Slack AI team. You will drive the AI product vision, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product leaders. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background and a passion for AI, along with proven leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as an Engineering Manager leading software development teams.
• Hands-on experience in software engineering.
• Strong understanding of modern AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the team's vision and strategy.
• Mentor and coach engineers for growth.
• Drive execution of projects in collaboration with other leaders.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Technical understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Slack AI's mission is to transform how people work by making Slack an AI-powered operating system. We're tackling significant challenges like unlocking collective knowledge and reducing noise, all while building a seamless, consumer-grade AI experience within users' existing workflows. Join us in shaping the future of work!

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team within our growing Slack AI organization. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving our AI product vision from concept to execution. You will blend creative product thinking with a strong technical understanding of the AI landscape to identify opportunities and guide your team in building innovative solutions that solve real user problems. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can translate high-level possibilities into feasible plans, work closely with product and design partners, and empower their team to deliver impactful results.

What you’ll do:

• Define, evolve, and communicate the team's vision, mission, and strategy across Slack.

• Collaborate with Product and technical leaders to define and execute on the team's roadmap, including team growth.

• Develop a deep understanding of Slack's AI technical domain to inform product possibilities and drive creative technical solutions.

• Mentor and coach engineers to foster their technical growth and leadership potential.

• Own and drive the successful execution of projects.

• Partner effectively with other engineering leaders across the organization to solve high-priority challenges collaboratively.
  

What you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 4+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager leading software development teams.

• Proven hands-on experience in software engineering, ideally in a product-focused environment.

• A strong understanding of modern AI practices and trends.

• A passion for understanding technical landscapes and translating that knowledge into product possibilities in collaboration with Product and Design.

• A strong problem-solving mindset with a track record of finding creative solutions to complex challenges.

• The ability to navigate multiple and sometimes conflicting constraints to make timely decisions and anticipate future technical needs.

• Excellent skills in building roadmaps and developing long-term team vision in partnership with Product Management and other engineering teams.

• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to successful completion.

• A passion for developing engineers, providing constructive feedback, and fostering career growth.

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