Director, Software Engineering - Performance Engineering

Salesforce's Sales Cloud team is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Leader to drive performance and scalability for their Agentforce AI future. This role will lead the Performance Engineering team, focusing on making Sales Cloud applications faster and more scalable for enterprise customers. The position involves leading a team responsible for optimizing performance across the entire Sales Cloud portfolio, building AI-powered tools and automation, and scaling data engineering pipelines to handle billions of transactions per day.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate, hands-on technical leader with extensive experience in building systems for large-scale data. They will need to balance technical leadership with people management, driving innovation while supporting team growth and development. The role requires deep expertise in performance engineering, distributed systems, and cloud technologies, with a focus on enterprise-scale solutions.

Key aspects of the role include championing performance best practices, developing AI-driven tools for software testing and optimization, and working closely with enterprise customers to meet their scaling requirements. The position offers the opportunity to shape the future of Sales Cloud's performance and scalability while leading a talented team of engineers.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring someone who can drive technical excellence while building and maintaining strong team dynamics. Success in this position demands a blend of technical depth, leadership skills, and the ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus on customer success and product quality.