Staff Software Engineer, iOS Developer Experience - Slack

17 Minutes ago • 10 Years +
Mobile Development

Job Description

Salesforce is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the iOS Developer Experience (DevXP) team at Slack. This role involves building and maintaining robust developer tooling for the Slack iOS platform, used by millions daily. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating sustainable developer workflows, specializing in iOS tooling and Bazel build systems. You will enable feature engineers to solve complex problems efficiently, mentor other iOS engineers, and ensure high technical design and code quality across Slack's iOS codebase. This position requires a self-directed, innovative individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to delivering impactful features.
Good To Have:
  • Experience using Slack and a keen interest in making it better
  • Prior experience in iOS developer experience role
Must Have:
  • 10+ years of experience building and maintaining complex iOS tooling from CI to CD
  • Deep expertise with Swift, Bazel, Python and Xcode tools
  • Experience with AI tools like Claude Code, scripting (Python/bash etc)
  • Ability to monitor and improve KPIs such as CI stability, TimeToMerge, and build time metrics
  • Deep familiarity with the Apple ecosystem, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing tools
Perks:
  • time off programs
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • mental health support
  • paid parental leave
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • employee stock purchasing program

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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.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about building strong, sustainable developer tooling for the Slack iOS, which is used by millions of people every day. The iOS Developer Experience(DevXP) team enables feature engineers at Slack to tackle complicated problems quickly without needing to reinvent the wheel. We’re looking for engineers who specialize in iOS tooling and Bazel build systems!

As an DevXP engineer, you like building developer workflow tools and work towards making iOS development best at Slack. You excel in leading others and derive joy from mentoring and growing other iOS engineers. You set a high bar for the technical design and code quality of your team. You demonstrate exceptional ownership of not only the area of your team, but across Slack’s entire iOS codebase. You have a “can do” demeanor and nothing is beneath you or outside your responsibilities because you do what it takes to deliver the highest quality code and the most impactful features. You are self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments. You love to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure.

What You Should Have:

  • 10+ years of experience building and maintaining complex iOS tooling from CI to CD
  • Deep expertise with Swift, Bazel, Python and Xcode tools
  • Experience with AI tools like Claude Code, scripting (Python/bash etc)
  • Ability to monitor and improve KPIs such as CI stability, TimeToMerge, and build time metrics.
  • Deep familiarity with the Apple ecosystem, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing tools

Bonus Points:

  • Experience using Slack and a keen interest in making it better
  • Prior experience in iOS developer experience role

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.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $211,500 to $306,600.

For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $230,800 to $334,600.

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