Slack
Software Engineering Principal Member of Technical Staff
Slack, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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 unique and highly leveraged role, which empowers hundreds of Slack engineers by building and managing the foundational systems they use every day to ship code to millions of users. We are a deeply technical group that lives and breathes Infrastructure as Code, leveraging a powerful stack that includes AWS, Terraform, Chef, Ansible, Go, and Python. You'll be at the helm of evolving these critical systems, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure. One team specializes in the macOS and Windows environments that power CI/CD for our Mobile and Desktop applications, managing a complex fleet on AWS with bespoke tooling. The other team manages our on-premise GitHub Enterprise server and the underlying Linux infrastructure for Buildkite and GitHub Actions CI worker fleet. We are looking for a Principal Member of Technical Staff and a strategic leader who can unify the CI/CD vision across multiple teams. You will be the thought leader responsible for creating a cohesive, long-term vision that spans all platforms and technologies. This is more than a technical role; you will define what's next for developer velocity at Slack, from pioneering Agentic CI pipelines to influencing the SCM and CI/CD roadmap for the entire company. If you are passionate about building leveraged systems, mentoring talented engineers, and driving a technical vision that impacts an entire engineering organization, we’d love to talk to you. What you will be doing
Define and drive a unified technical vision and long-term strategy for both Source Control Management (SCM) and CI/CD infrastructure across all of Slack. Architect and lead the implementation of scalable, observable, and resilient infrastructure across a hybrid environment of public cloud (AWS) using Infrastructure as Code principles (Terraform, Chef, Ansible) and on-premise systems. Harmonize the technology and processes used across our Linux, macOS, and Windows CI fleets, driving towards shared standards, tooling, and observability (KPIs). Pioneer the integration of AI/ML technologies into our CI/CD pipelines to enhance developer productivity, automate complex workflows, and create "self-driving" build and deployment systems. Act as a technical leader and mentor for engineers across multiple teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Lead complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. Improve and maintain existing services, balancing forward-looking strategic work with the operational excellence (KTLO) required to keep our developers productive. Participate in our on-call rotation to ensure the reliability and availability of our critical developer-facing systems. Experience
Extensive experience (10+ years for Staff) in a DevOps, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering role, with a proven track record of architecting and managing large-scale, mission-critical systems across diverse operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows). Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, and a strong command of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Chef, or Ansible. Experience managing and scaling Source Control Management systems, like GitHub Enterprise, is highly desirable. Solid proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Go, Python, or Bash. Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD systems (e.g., Buildkite, GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and a passion for improving developer workflows and productivity. A forward-thinking mindset with a keen interest in exploring and applying AI/ML to developer tooling and infrastructure challenges. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor other engineers, drive consensus across teams, and articulate a clear technical vision to both technical and non-technical audiences. A pragmatic approach to problem-solving, thriving in ambiguity and demonstrating a bias for action in a fast-paced environment. You are an organizer, a technologist, and a kickstarter who can build the future while supporting the present. Accommodations: If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement: Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Requisite rights and protections apply to all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other classifications protected by law. For Washington-based roles, the base salary range is $211,500 to $306,600. For California-based roles, the base salary range is $230,800 to $334,600. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits including time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchase program. More details at Salesforce Benefits. Note: This opportunity references Slack and Salesforce content in a combined posting and may include information from multiple roles and regions.
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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 unique and highly leveraged role, which empowers hundreds of Slack engineers by building and managing the foundational systems they use every day to ship code to millions of users. We are a deeply technical group that lives and breathes Infrastructure as Code, leveraging a powerful stack that includes AWS, Terraform, Chef, Ansible, Go, and Python. You'll be at the helm of evolving these critical systems, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure. One team specializes in the macOS and Windows environments that power CI/CD for our Mobile and Desktop applications, managing a complex fleet on AWS with bespoke tooling. The other team manages our on-premise GitHub Enterprise server and the underlying Linux infrastructure for Buildkite and GitHub Actions CI worker fleet. We are looking for a Principal Member of Technical Staff and a strategic leader who can unify the CI/CD vision across multiple teams. You will be the thought leader responsible for creating a cohesive, long-term vision that spans all platforms and technologies. This is more than a technical role; you will define what's next for developer velocity at Slack, from pioneering Agentic CI pipelines to influencing the SCM and CI/CD roadmap for the entire company. If you are passionate about building leveraged systems, mentoring talented engineers, and driving a technical vision that impacts an entire engineering organization, we’d love to talk to you. What you will be doing
Define and drive a unified technical vision and long-term strategy for both Source Control Management (SCM) and CI/CD infrastructure across all of Slack. Architect and lead the implementation of scalable, observable, and resilient infrastructure across a hybrid environment of public cloud (AWS) using Infrastructure as Code principles (Terraform, Chef, Ansible) and on-premise systems. Harmonize the technology and processes used across our Linux, macOS, and Windows CI fleets, driving towards shared standards, tooling, and observability (KPIs). Pioneer the integration of AI/ML technologies into our CI/CD pipelines to enhance developer productivity, automate complex workflows, and create "self-driving" build and deployment systems. Act as a technical leader and mentor for engineers across multiple teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Lead complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. Improve and maintain existing services, balancing forward-looking strategic work with the operational excellence (KTLO) required to keep our developers productive. Participate in our on-call rotation to ensure the reliability and availability of our critical developer-facing systems. Experience
Extensive experience (10+ years for Staff) in a DevOps, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering role, with a proven track record of architecting and managing large-scale, mission-critical systems across diverse operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows). Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, and a strong command of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Chef, or Ansible. Experience managing and scaling Source Control Management systems, like GitHub Enterprise, is highly desirable. Solid proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Go, Python, or Bash. Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD systems (e.g., Buildkite, GitHub Actions, CircleCI) and a passion for improving developer workflows and productivity. A forward-thinking mindset with a keen interest in exploring and applying AI/ML to developer tooling and infrastructure challenges. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor other engineers, drive consensus across teams, and articulate a clear technical vision to both technical and non-technical audiences. A pragmatic approach to problem-solving, thriving in ambiguity and demonstrating a bias for action in a fast-paced environment. You are an organizer, a technologist, and a kickstarter who can build the future while supporting the present. Accommodations: If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement: Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Requisite rights and protections apply to all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other classifications protected by law. For Washington-based roles, the base salary range is $211,500 to $306,600. For California-based roles, the base salary range is $230,800 to $334,600. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits including time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchase program. More details at Salesforce Benefits. Note: This opportunity references Slack and Salesforce content in a combined posting and may include information from multiple roles and regions.
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