Staff Software Engineer, Electron & Browser Infrastructure

Salesforce

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Atlanta, GASeattle, WASan Francisco, CA
Salary
$197,300–$313,700 / yr
Posted
6 days ago

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer, Electron & Browser Infrastructure

Slack is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Desktop team within the Architecture & Systems organization, focusing on building and maintaining the Desktop Framework for Slack’s desktop client across platforms. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance developer productivity, security, performance, and stability in collaboration with Electron and other frontend stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in React + TypeScript development at scale, deep expertise in Google's Chromium project, and a track record of contributing to large-scale open source projects. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, technical standards setting, system health maintenance, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration. The role demands strong communication skills, self-awareness, and the ability to align technical work with business goals while fostering a supportive engineering culture.

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance developer productivity and security in Electron and Slack.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions for adapting frontend and desktop infrastructure to support new features.
  • Identify and solve complex technical issues like framework migrations or performance bottlenecks proactively.
  • Maintain and improve core systems that power the Slack desktop client and Electron framework.
  • Mentor engineers across the organization, fostering a culture of learning and skill development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute strategically important initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in client-side coding with React and TypeScript.
  • Deep expertise in Google's Chromium project or similar large-scale open source contributions.
  • Proven track record in developing scalable systems with hundreds of contributors.
  • Strong strategic architecture skills for complex system design and technical leadership.
  • Excellent communication to align technical work with business goals and team needs.
  • Broad experience with performance profiling, debugging tools, and desktop development.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, teaching, and fostering a positive team culture.

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