Application Engineering Manager

GFiber•Mountain View, CA

1d•$219,200 - $241,100

About The Position

At GFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong. GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our teams are expanding as we connect more cities and people to exceptional internet. The application window will be open until at least Jan 9th, 2026 . This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Our Software Engineering Team is responsible for the Salesforce Sales, Agent Console & Field Management Applications for GFiber. This role will provide the strategic and technical leadership necessary to maximize the platform's potential, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and performs optimally to meet the demands of rapid business growth. The role is critical in driving operational excellence and digital transformation across the organization. Role Description The Salesforce Application Engineering Manager is a hands-on leader who bridges technical architecture with people management. You will be responsible for the technical direction, development, and delivery of our enterprise Salesforce platform. This involves fostering a high-performing and collaborative engineering environment, mentoring team members, and driving the adoption of modern software development best practices within the Salesforce ecosystem. You will work closely with Product Managers, Solution Architects, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust and scalable technical solutions that align with the long-term business roadmap. In this role, you'll: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Salesforce Developers and Engineers, focusing on career development, technical growth, and day-to-day delivery execution. Drive the architectural vision and technical roadmap for the Salesforce platform (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and its integrated applications, prioritizing scalability, security, and performance. Collaborate with Product Management, business analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business needs into prioritized, scalable technical solutions. Oversee the design, development, and deployment of complex programmatic Salesforce solutions and integrations with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, Billing).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in Salesforce development or architecture, with at least 3 years in a formal leadership or people management role.
Experience in managing and building fast changing web apps, and managing high volume, real time APIs with high traffic.
Experience in the Salesforce platform with project management acumen, including the ability to accurately estimate scope, deconstruct complex problems into manageable deliverables, and adapt effectively to evolving requirements.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in software development or architecture, with exposure to CRM and GTM applications.
5 years of people management experience within a highly cross-functional and fast paced organization.
Ability to multi-task, and can quickly switch context and be able to work on multiple projects.
Experience providing thought leadership in technologies and system architecture and driving innovation in an ecosystem of 1P (GKE, Apigee, etc) and 3P (Salesforce, Zuora, etc) technology environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Salesforce Developers and Engineers, focusing on career development, technical growth, and day-to-day delivery execution.
Drive the architectural vision and technical roadmap for the Salesforce platform (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and its integrated applications, prioritizing scalability, security, and performance.
Collaborate with Product Management, business analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business needs into prioritized, scalable technical solutions.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of complex programmatic Salesforce solutions and integrations with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, Billing).