Senior Manager - Software Engineering (Slack)

A leading enterprise software company that owns Slack, a business communication platform used by millions globally.
$184,000 - $276,100
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Senior Manager - Software Engineering (Slack)

Slack Platform's mission is to make interactions between people and software delightful. The Platform Experience Engineering team is responsible for ensuring end-users have a well-designed, easy-to-use experience when interacting with the Slack Platform. The role operates at an impressive scale, with over 1 billion minutes of active use during weekdays, 1.5 billion messages sent per month, and 8 million simultaneously connected users daily. The platform supports 650k+ custom apps and integrations with 790k+ daily active developers.

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering, you'll lead a team focused on improving App Experience and Platform end-to-end interaction. The role involves working on making workflow discovery and solutions more accessible to users while maintaining the platform's robust infrastructure. You'll be responsible for team growth, technical leadership, and strategic planning.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and inclusive team that values growth and collaboration. You'll be part of Salesforce, a leading enterprise software company, working specifically on Slack's platform team. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to help shape the future of workplace communication and automation.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team that impacts millions of users globally while working with cutting-edge technology in the enterprise software space. The position offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in either San Francisco or Seattle offices in a hybrid setting.

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Responsibilities For Senior Manager - Software Engineering (Slack)

  • Defining, evolving and communicating the team's vision, mission, and strategy across Slack
  • Collaborating with Product and technical leaders to build a roadmap
  • Executing on team's goals in a timely and efficient manner
  • Implement effective engineering processes and policies
  • Set and fulfill the engineering hiring plan for the team
  • Represent Slack engineering and management in industry events

Requirements For Senior Manager - Software Engineering (Slack)

JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager
  • Hands-on experience in API design and development
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts
  • Decision making skills with multiple constraints
  • Excellence in building roadmaps and developing long-term team vision
  • Experience in helping engineers develop new skills and advance careers
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent

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