Senior Engineering Manager, Sales Cloud

Palo Alto Networks

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$178,000–$288,000 / yr
Posted
91 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $233k
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This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$231,462 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $233k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.

Palo Alto Networks currently has 34 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Engineering Manager, Sales Cloud

As a Sr. Engineering Manager, Sales Cloud, you will lead the Salesforce engineering portfolio by integrating advanced AI, Agentic frameworks, and Large Language Models into the sales ecosystem. You will oversee the technical architecture and delivery of the Sales Cloud platform, focusing on automating rep workflows and providing proactive sales intelligence. Your daily responsibilities include managing a high-performing team of developers in an Agile environment, overseeing complex customizations for lead management and forecasting, and ensuring robust data integrity across quote-to-cash flows. You will utilize Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, SOQL, and middleware tools like SnapLogic or MuleSoft to build scalable solutions. The role requires deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, integration via REST/SOAP APIs, and the practical application of Generative AI technologies to solve complex enterprise business problems within a high-volume data environment.

What does a Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $290250 from 64 postings across 19 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Research and implement Generative AI tools, Agentic frameworks, and LLMs to automate sales workflows and provide proactive intelligence.
  • Define the technical vision, roadmap, and architecture for the entire Salesforce Sales Cloud engineering portfolio.
  • Lead the design of AI-driven projects from initial proof-of-concepts to full-scale enterprise implementations.
  • Oversee complex, scalable customizations within Sales Cloud for lead management, opportunity management, and forecasting.
  • Manage the development of Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Flows while integrating external frameworks to solve UX challenges.
  • Architect high-volume data integrations between Salesforce and external systems using APIs and middleware like MuleSoft or SnapLogic.
  • Mentor and lead a high-performing team of Salesforce developers and architects in an Agile environment.
  • Enforce engineering best practices including CI/CD, code reviews, and strict security and data governance policies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 12+ years of experience in enterprise software engineering.
  • 8+ years of specialized experience in Salesforce architecture and development.
  • 3+ years of direct engineering management experience leading technical teams and project portfolios.
  • Expert proficiency in the modern Salesforce stack, including Apex, LWC, Aura Components, SOQL, and security models.
  • Extensive experience implementing Sales Cloud features like lead management, territory management, and quote-to-cash processes.
  • Experience with complex integration patterns using APIs (REST/SOAP/Bulk) and middleware platforms like SnapLogic or MuleSoft.
  • Practical knowledge of Generative AI architectures, LLMs, and Agentic frameworks within an enterprise context.

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