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Software Engineering

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Senior Manager, Software Engineering

• Core Finance

Organization Overview

Digital Enterprise Technology IT (DET IT) is at the forefront of driving enterprise transformation at Salesforce. Guided by our core values—Trust, Ohana, and Innovation—we go beyond traditional IT by partnering closely with the business to deliver impactful, scalable outcomes.

DET IT owns the technology strategy and execution for Salesforce Financial Systems across Record-to-Report (R2R), Revenue Recognition (Rev Rec), Quote-to-Cash (QTC), and Tax. We operate across application engineering, integrations, infrastructure, architecture, and program enablement to build resilient, scalable, and business-centric solutions.

Role Description

Salesforce is seeking a high-impact,Senior Engineering Manager to lead the DET IT Application Engineering team.

In this role, you will own end-to-end delivery of systems, integrations, and platforms that power Salesforce’s financial ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across DET IT, Q12C, Rev Rec, and Tax to modernize and scale financial systems supporting Salesforce’s continued growth.

This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, people leadership, and execution excellence.

Your Impact

Build, lead, and scale a high-performing engineering team

Drive technical strategy and execution for financial systems and integrations

Champion engineering excellence, automation, and innovation

Partner with business and technology leaders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions

Key Responsibilities

Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent; foster a culture of ownership, growth, and accountability

Lead and mentor a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions

Drive end-to-end delivery of financial systems, including integrations and automation frameworks

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define scope, priorities, and execution plans

Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps principles

Lead integration strategy leveraging platforms like Mule Soft and Workday

Oversee test automation strategy to ensure high-quality, reliable releases

Manage stakeholder communication, risks, and delivery timelines effectively

Work with global teams across time zones and manage vendor/partner contributions

Drive continuous improvement across engineering, operations, and delivery processes

Experience & Skills

12+ years of experience in software engineering, including proven experience in engineering management

Strong domain expertise in any of Cloud ERP systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle) across QTC, R2R, Revenue Recognition, and Tax

Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering complex, large-scale enterprise systems

Experience with integrations (preferably Mule Soft) and enterprise platforms like Workday

Strong focus on engineering excellence, automation, and operational scalability

Experience managing distributed teams and external vendor partners

Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum and modern software delivery practices

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent (preferred)

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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