Senior Engineering Manager, Client Infrastructure

Salesforce

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Atlanta, GANew York, NYSeattle, WABellevue, WASan Francisco, CA
Salary
$172,500–$260,100 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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This role $216k
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Salesforce is the world''s leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, offering cloud-based software for sales, service, marketing, analytics, and application development. Industry: Enterprise Software & Cloud Computing

Salesforce currently has 163 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineering Manager, Client Infrastructure

The Senior Engineering Manager - Client Infrastructure (Slack) joins the Backend and Frontend Client Infrastructure teams within the Architecture and Systems organization. This leader manages two high-performing teams responsible for building core modules, APIs, and infrastructure that power the Slack client while maintaining code health for webapp developers. The role involves defining long-term vision, managing quarterly deliverables, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to balance business priorities against technical debt. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, promoting AI-assisted development practices, and overseeing critical areas like security and product. Candidates must possess a backend or full-stack background with expertise in distributed systems, API design for long-lived contracts, and frontend technologies including service workers, boot frameworks, and web sockets. The role solves complex technical trade-offs to improve productivity, performance, and code health within the core client infrastructure.

What does a Engineering Manager earn in New York?

Median $254300 from 33 postings across 14 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead two teams of engineers focused on building core modules and APIs that power the Slack client.
  • Define, monitor, and report against quarterly measures for team deliverables and execution strategy.
  • Represent the team in planning, product, and leadership meetings across the organization.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align on business goals and manage technical trade-offs.
  • Advocate for and maintain a roadmap focused on infrastructure, performance, and code health.
  • Mentor and coach engineers while driving their career development and promotion readiness.
  • Champion AI-assisted development practices across engineering and operational workflows.
  • Serve as a strategic partner in critical project areas such as security and product.

What we're looking for

  • Experience coaching and mentoring a team of high performing and skilled engineers.
  • Experience designing, scaling, and operating backend services and distributed systems for high-traffic client applications.
  • Deep knowledge of API design principles that support long-lived client contracts.
  • Deep knowledge of browsers and frontend technologies.
  • A backend or full-stack technical background.
  • Ability to explain technical trade-offs regarding service workers, boot frameworks, and web sockets.
  • Ability to make rapid technical decisions while managing conflicting constraints in a fast-moving environment.

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