Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Agent Authoring

Salesforce

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$172,500–$260,100 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $216k
$135k most similar roles pay here $274k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $165,975–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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About Salesforce

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 85 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $171,850–$260,100 across 74 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Agent Authoring

As a Senior Engineering Manager at Salesforce's Agentforce team, you will lead teams of 6-10 engineers to build the next generation of Agentforce’s authoring platform, including tools for agent creation, simulation, debugging, and AI coding assistance. You’ll collaborate with Product, Design, and platform engineering to define product strategy and roadmap while setting technical direction for complex software systems. Responsibilities include upholding high standards through design reviews, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and experimentation. Ideal candidates have 5+ years managing engineering teams, deep full-stack product engineering experience, and strong collaboration skills across functions. Familiarity with AgentScript, an open-source language blending deterministic control with AI reasoning, is beneficial as you work on enterprise-scale software that powers agent creation for Salesforce customers.

What you'll do

  • Lead teams of 6-10 engineers in developing Agentforce's authoring platform.
  • Define product strategy and roadmap by partnering with Product, Design, and engineering.
  • Set technical direction for complex software systems and guide team through ambiguity.
  • Uphold high standards for engineering craftsmanship through design reviews and mentorship.
  • Foster a culture of experimentation to enhance productivity and innovation in coding agents.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years experience managing engineering teams and leading multiple teams or managers.
  • Deep technical expertise in full-stack product engineering with a focus on system design and user experience.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across product, design, and engineering functions for enterprise software development.
  • Strong track record of hiring, mentoring, and retaining top-tier engineering talent while fostering a culture of ownership.
  • Capability to set technical direction and uphold high standards through design reviews and continuous improvement practices.

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