Senior Software Engineering Manager — AI/Cloud Platform

Salesforce, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. seeks a Manager/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams, shaping architecture, delivery, and culture. You will mentor engineers and drive high-quality outcomes while partnering with product owners to align strategy with business goals.

This role demands hands-on leadership, strong Java/JVM and cloud experience, Kubernetes, Terraform, and robust communication to coordinate across stakeholders and deliver scalable services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with leadership experience
• Strong Java/JVM background and cloud architecture
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• End-to-end service ownership and automation
• Cross-functional leadership in a matrix organization
• Open-source technologies experience
• Agile/Scrum methodologies and secure coding
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Bachelor's or higher in CS/Engineering (or foreign equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Lead critical architecture discussions and planning to ensure long-term product success
• Foresee and resolve systemic issues before they impact the product
• Advocate for technical excellence and resilient engineering practices
• Coordinate with peers to ensure smooth delivery and unified technical direction
• Mentor teams and drive career development
• Empower teams to self-coordinate and maintain morale
• Participate in hiring and interview processes
• Align engineering efforts with product objectives and priorities
• Contribute to hands-on development when needed
• Ensure resources and priorities keep velocity and outcomes
• Make data-driven decisions for product reliability

Skills

Java/JVM

Cloud architecture

AWS/Azure/GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

Service ownership

Automation

Cross-functional leadership

Open-source

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Advanced degree (Master's) in related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Salesforce, Inc. seeks a Manager/Sr. Manager - Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams, shaping architecture, delivery, and culture. You will mentor engineers and drive high-quality outcomes while partnering with product owners to align strategy with business goals.

This role demands hands-on leadership, strong Java/JVM and cloud experience, Kubernetes, Terraform, and robust communication to coordinate across stakeholders and deliver scalable services.