Sr. Director - Software Engineering - Experience Platform

Global leader in CRM and enterprise cloud computing solutions
$230,700 - $384,100
Frontend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Sr. Director - Software Engineering - Experience Platform

Salesforce is seeking an experienced technical leader to head their software engineering teams focusing on UI technologies, AI-assisted experience generation, and content management systems. This senior director role requires a leader with proven expertise in building and scaling large UI platforms and managing high-performance engineering teams.

The position combines technical leadership with people management, requiring deep expertise in modern front-end technologies like React and TypeScript, while also demanding skills in AI/ML integration and CMS development. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams including architects, product owners, and AI/ML experts to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions.

As a senior director, you'll be responsible for making critical architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and driving innovation in UI engineering and intelligent experience generation. The role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on technical involvement, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions while maintaining a strong focus on user experience and performance.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of leadership experience in software engineering, with a strong background in UI platforms, AI integration, and enterprise systems. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, agile methodology expertise, and a proven track record of building and scaling successful engineering teams.

Working at Salesforce offers the opportunity to impact millions of users while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. The company's focus on innovation, particularly in AI and user experience, makes this an exciting opportunity for a technical leader looking to make a significant impact in enterprise software development.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Director - Software Engineering - Experience Platform

  • Drive execution of front-end focused features and experience platforms
  • Lead design and delivery of scalable UI platforms and frameworks
  • Make critical architectural and strategic decisions in experience generation
  • Manage daily stand-ups as Scrum Master
  • Partner with Product and UX teams
  • Ensure clear team priorities and resources
  • Provide mentorship and technical coaching
  • Foster collaboration and excellence culture
  • Participate in architecture discussions
  • Support hiring efforts
  • Contribute to development occasionally

Requirements For Sr. Director - Software Engineering - Experience Platform

React
TypeScript
  • Related technical degree
  • 10+ years of experience leading software engineering teams
  • Expertise in building and maintaining large-scale UI platforms
  • Experience integrating AI-assisted or ML-powered experiences
  • Background in enterprise-grade Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Deep understanding of modern front-end technologies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with agile methodologies and Scrum Master role
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices
  • Ability to mentor senior engineers
  • Experience with customer-facing products

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