Software Engineer Data Platform-Slack (Sr Staff/Staff)

Salesforce is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Slack Data Platform team, focusing on developing and maintaining a dependable, trusted, and well-governed platform. This role combines technical leadership with data governance expertise, working at the intersection of data quality, discovery, and platform engineering.

The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of data governance at Slack, working with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks. You'll be responsible for transforming data exploration through metadata utilization and making data discovery more intuitive and insightful. The role involves close collaboration with business experts, analytics professionals, and engineers to drive the Data Quality and Governance roadmap.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building a robust and intelligent platform that empowers both internal teams and end-users. The platform will serve as the foundation for future AI-driven capabilities by enriching data understanding and interaction through semantic layers and natural language processing. This strategic initiative aims to maximize data value, streamline analytics workflows, and establish a scalable, user-friendly platform for innovation across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in data governance, with experience in designing and implementing scalable systems for metadata, data quality, and data discovery. You should be proficient in programming languages like Python, Java/Scala, or Go, and have extensive experience with data processing technologies and SQL. Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and modern data technologies like Spark, Kafka, and Airflow is essential.

Working at Salesforce means joining a company that believes in business as a platform for change. The role offers competitive compensation, with base salary ranges from $184,000 to $384,100 depending on location, plus potential equity and benefits. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and mentorship, while contributing to products that impact millions of users worldwide.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with locations in San Francisco, Seattle, and Bellevue, providing flexibility while maintaining team collaboration. You'll be part of an organization that champions equality, professional growth, and technical innovation, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the data platform space.