Director of Engineering, Design Systems

Global leader in CRM and enterprise cloud solutions, providing software and platforms for customer relationship management.
San Francisco, CA, USAMontana, USA
$230,800 - $334,600
Frontend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Director of Engineering, Design Systems

Salesforce is seeking an exceptional engineering leader to join their Design System Engineering organization as a Director. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise design systems at one of the world's leading CRM platforms. The position combines technical leadership with strategic vision, requiring the successful candidate to drive the evolution of design system technology that impacts millions of users worldwide.

The role demands a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, with responsibilities spanning from architectural decisions to team development. The Director will be instrumental in building and leading high-performing engineering teams while establishing technical standards and best practices. They will work closely with UX design, product management, and engineering leaders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of design system initiatives.

Key technical aspects include expertise in modern web technologies, component-based architectures, and front-end development best practices. The position requires deep understanding of accessibility standards, performance optimization, and developer experience. The successful candidate will drive innovation in component libraries, build tools, and frameworks while maintaining a focus on scalability and maintainability.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Salesforce's product ecosystem, working with cutting-edge web technologies and collaborating with industry experts. The position comes with competitive compensation ($230,800 - $334,600) and benefits, reflecting its senior nature and strategic importance. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for experienced engineering leaders passionate about design systems and web technologies.

Working at Salesforce's Design System Engineering organization means joining a team dedicated to innovation, quality, and developer experience. The role provides the chance to influence the direction of enterprise design systems while working with talented professionals in a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on continuous learning and growth.

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Responsibilities For Director of Engineering, Design Systems

  • Define and execute technical vision and roadmap for design system engineering organization
  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams
  • Guide architectural decisions for scalable design system
  • Partner with UX design, product management, and engineering leaders
  • Drive innovation in component library and developer experiences
  • Champion engineering best practices and accessibility standards
  • Represent design system engineering organization in technical forums
  • Manage team resources and balance tactical delivery with strategic initiatives

Requirements For Director of Engineering, Design Systems

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams
  • Strong technical background in modern web technologies and frameworks
  • Experience building and evolving design systems at scale
  • Deep understanding of front-end architecture and web standards
  • Experience with agile development methodologies
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Experience with component-based architectures

Benefits For Director of Engineering, Design Systems

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  • Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
  • Work on cutting-edge web technologies
  • Collaborative and inclusive environment
  • Impact on products used by Fortune 500 companies

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