Slack
Software Engineering Principal Member of Technical Staff
Slack, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
Slack is seeking a visionary Principal Member of Technical Staff to architect and unify the future of our Source Control Management (SCM) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) systems. This is a strategic, technical leadership role that enables hundreds of Slack engineers by building and managing the foundational systems they use daily to ship code to millions of users. The role spans macOS, Windows, Linux, on-premise and cloud environments, with a focus on scalable, observable, and secure infrastructure. What you will be doing
Define and drive a unified technical vision and long-term strategy for both SCM and CI/CD infrastructure across Slack. Architect and lead the implementation of scalable, observable, and resilient infrastructure across a hybrid cloud and on-premise environment using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Chef, Ansible). Harmonize technology and processes across Linux, macOS, and Windows CI fleets, driving toward shared standards, tooling, and observability (KPIs). Pioneer the integration of AI/ML technologies into CI/CD pipelines to enhance developer productivity and automate complex workflows. Act as a technical leader and mentor for engineers across multiple teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Lead complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion, aligning with company-wide objectives and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. Improve and maintain existing services while balancing forward-looking strategic work with operational excellence (KTLO). Participate in on-call rotation to ensure reliability and availability of critical developer-facing systems. Qualifications
10+ years of experience in a DevOps, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering role, with a track record of architecting and managing large-scale systems across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Chef, Ansible). Experience managing and scaling Source Control Management systems (e.g., GitHub Enterprise) is highly desirable. Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Go, Python, or Bash. Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD systems (Buildkite, GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and a passion for improving developer workflows. Forward-thinking mindset with interest in applying AI/ML to developer tooling and infrastructure challenges. Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor engineers and articulate a clear technical vision to technical and non-technical audiences. Pragmatic problem-solving approach, thriving in ambiguity with a bias for action in a fast-paced environment. Compensation and Benefits
Washington-based base salary range: $211,500 to $306,600. California-based base salary range: $230,800 to $334,600. Location and Seniority
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Technology, Information and Internet EEO and Additional Information
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Lawful rights and protections apply. Details about company benefits and eligibility can be found at the Salesforce benefits website. Applicants will be evaluated on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications. This posting includes information about compensation ranges for this role in specific locations. Posting and location-specific information: This posting may include references to salary ranges and benefits; actual offers are based on location, experience, and other factors.
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Slack is seeking a visionary Principal Member of Technical Staff to architect and unify the future of our Source Control Management (SCM) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) systems. This is a strategic, technical leadership role that enables hundreds of Slack engineers by building and managing the foundational systems they use daily to ship code to millions of users. The role spans macOS, Windows, Linux, on-premise and cloud environments, with a focus on scalable, observable, and secure infrastructure. What you will be doing
Define and drive a unified technical vision and long-term strategy for both SCM and CI/CD infrastructure across Slack. Architect and lead the implementation of scalable, observable, and resilient infrastructure across a hybrid cloud and on-premise environment using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Chef, Ansible). Harmonize technology and processes across Linux, macOS, and Windows CI fleets, driving toward shared standards, tooling, and observability (KPIs). Pioneer the integration of AI/ML technologies into CI/CD pipelines to enhance developer productivity and automate complex workflows. Act as a technical leader and mentor for engineers across multiple teams, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Lead complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion, aligning with company-wide objectives and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. Improve and maintain existing services while balancing forward-looking strategic work with operational excellence (KTLO). Participate in on-call rotation to ensure reliability and availability of critical developer-facing systems. Qualifications
10+ years of experience in a DevOps, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering role, with a track record of architecting and managing large-scale systems across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Chef, Ansible). Experience managing and scaling Source Control Management systems (e.g., GitHub Enterprise) is highly desirable. Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Go, Python, or Bash. Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD systems (Buildkite, GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and a passion for improving developer workflows. Forward-thinking mindset with interest in applying AI/ML to developer tooling and infrastructure challenges. Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor engineers and articulate a clear technical vision to technical and non-technical audiences. Pragmatic problem-solving approach, thriving in ambiguity with a bias for action in a fast-paced environment. Compensation and Benefits
Washington-based base salary range: $211,500 to $306,600. California-based base salary range: $230,800 to $334,600. Location and Seniority
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Technology, Information and Internet EEO and Additional Information
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Lawful rights and protections apply. Details about company benefits and eligibility can be found at the Salesforce benefits website. Applicants will be evaluated on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications. This posting includes information about compensation ranges for this role in specific locations. Posting and location-specific information: This posting may include references to salary ranges and benefits; actual offers are based on location, experience, and other factors.
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