Lead Software Engineer - Backend

Slack, now part of Salesforce, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Backend team to help build their Digital HQ platform that serves millions of users worldwide. The role is within the Slack Productivity team, working on features like Lists, Huddles, Canvas, and Templates. The position offers an opportunity to work at impressive scale, with Slack delivering 300k+ messages per second and serving 77% of Fortune 100 companies across 150+ countries.

The ideal candidate will join a collaborative environment working alongside product managers, designers, and various engineering teams. They'll be responsible for building features, designing API methods, and improving system performance and reliability using technologies like PHP/Hack, Java, MySQL, and Linux. The role requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring other engineers and driving technical decisions within the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced backend engineer who values simplicity, reliability, and collaborative work. The position offers competitive compensation ($200,800 - $276,100) and benefits, reflecting Salesforce's commitment to attracting top talent. The company culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal environment for engineers who are curious, inventive, and aim to make a significant impact.

Working at Slack means joining a company that's revolutionizing how teams communicate and work together, with 2.65 billion actions taken daily and 200k+ paid customers. The role combines technical challenges at scale with the opportunity to shape the future of work, all while being part of a supportive and diverse team that values collaboration and innovation.