Senior Director, Core Engineering

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Software Engineering

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About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

The Senior Director of Core Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the Core Engineering team, ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of our AWS infrastructure. This role requires an expert understanding of AWS, DevOps, and software development, with a minimum of 7 years of AWS experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading engineering teams and driving technological excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Core Engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our AWS infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our AWS ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in DevOps practices, automation, and software development processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services, tools, and best practices.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost optimization and resource management within the
• AWS environment.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence within the team.

Qualifications:

• A related technical degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with AWS, including hands-on experience with a wide range of AWS services.
• Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code.
• Solid understanding of software development principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are a plus.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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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 $251,900 to $384,100.