Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Core Finance)

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 MuleSoft 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 MuleSoft) 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)