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We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead multiple teams responsible for delivering a strategic product within Salesforce’s Security ecosystem, as part of the Trusted Services organization. This role requires a hands-on, technically strong, and quality-focused leader who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, large-scale distributed environment. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with deep technical expertise and the ability to execute complex initiatives with precision.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multiple engineering teams delivering a mission-critical, high-visibility product in the Salesforce Security ecosystem.
Drive end-to-end execution — from design and architecture through development, testing, deployment, and operational excellence.
Partner with Product, Architecture, and Program Management to align strategy, priorities, and delivery goals.
Foster a culture of technical excellence and accountability, emphasizing code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
Mentor and develop engineering leaders, guiding them in planning, decision-making, and career growth.
Ensure scalability and resilience of distributed systems operating at massive global scale.
Champion best practices in secure software development, compliance, and observability across the stack.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in an engineering leadership role managing multiple teams.
Proven experience leading large-scale, distributed systems in a high-availability, customer-facing environment.
Strong technical foundation in modern cloud architectures and scalable backend systems.
Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs with cross-functional dependencies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
A related technical degree required.
Preferred Qualifications
Security or data protection background is a strong plus.
Experience in Salesforce ecosystem or enterprise SaaS environments preferred.
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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.For New York-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $230,800 to $334,600.