Staff Software Engineer, Electron & Browser Infrastructure - Slack Desktop

About the role

Slack is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Desktop team within the Architecture & Systems organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Google's Chromium project and a passion for improving Slack's desktop client.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance developer productivity, OS-level stability, performance, and security.
• Contribute to key architectural decisions to adapt frontend and desktop infrastructure for new product features.
• Maintain and improve core systems powering the Slack desktop client and Electron framework.
• Mentor and develop new leaders within the organization.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify and solve strategic initiatives, fostering communication and consensus.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience writing client-side code (React + TypeScript).
• Deep experience with Google's Chromium project.
• Experience working in large-scale, shared codebases with hundreds of contributors.
• Expertise in building complex systems and tooling.
• Exceptional communication skills to align technical infrastructure with company goals.
• Experience with performance profiling and debugging tools for web-based desktop applications.
• Familiarity with desktop development and understanding of technical trade-offs.
• A commitment to providing constructive feedback and fostering a positive team culture.
• Eagerness to learn and teach, considering the impact of your work on others.

Qualifications

• Experience developing on Windows and maintaining build infrastructure for Windows desktop applications.
• Experience in fast-paced and dynamic product development environments.

Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and ambiguity.
• Knowledge of performance profiling and debugging tools.
• Experience with desktop development.

Benefits

Slack offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Time off programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchasing program

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $197,300 - $313,700 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range is $237,700 - $344,700 annually.

Schedule

Slack offers flexible scheduling to accommodate different lifestyles and needs.