Sr. Director - Software Engineering - AI AppDev Platform (UI)

Salesforce is seeking an experienced technical leader to spearhead their UI engineering initiatives within the AI AppDev Platform team. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, focusing on building scalable UI platforms and AI-assisted experience generation systems.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience who can drive the development of sophisticated frontend architectures while leading and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern UI technologies, particularly React and TypeScript, along with significant experience in AI/ML integration for enhanced user experiences.

As a Senior Director, you'll be responsible for making critical architectural decisions, establishing technical direction for multiple teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. The role involves close collaboration with product owners, AI/ML experts, and UX teams to create innovative user experiences and maintain robust content management systems.

The position offers the opportunity to work at Salesforce's prestigious locations in San Francisco, Seattle, or Bellevue, with competitive compensation ranging from $230,700 to $384,100 depending on location. You'll be at the forefront of combining AI technology with frontend development, creating next-generation enterprise solutions that impact millions of users.

Key aspects of the role include managing daily operations, mentoring team members, driving technical excellence, and maintaining a strong focus on user-centric design. You'll need to balance technical leadership with people management, ensuring teams are well-resourced and motivated while maintaining high standards of code quality and innovation.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technical leader who is passionate about UI engineering, has a strong background in platform development, and wants to make a significant impact in a leading enterprise software company. The role requires someone who can think strategically about architecture while remaining connected to practical implementation challenges and team dynamics.

Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to drive innovation in UI engineering while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability and performance. You'll be expected to contribute to the broader technical community at Salesforce and help shape the future of the company's frontend architecture and AI integration strategies.