Staff) at Slack

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Software, CRMIndustries

Requirements

Senior/Lead/Staff level experience as a Frontend Engineer
Expertise in building high-impact, cross-platform UI experiences
Strong focus on user-centric product experiences
Collaborative mindset, partnering with product managers, designers, and frontend/mobile engineers
Ability to design and own scalable, performant systems and APIs tailored to user needs
Experience making smart trade-offs between speed, cost, and user experience
Understanding of simplicity and reliability in system design
Familiarity with reliable tools like PHP/Hack, Java, MySQL, and Linux (huge plus), or substitutes like Python, Ruby, and other relational databases
Product-driven intuition and experience building with the end user in mind

Responsibilities

Lead development of high-impact, cross-platform experiences between Slack and Salesforce
Build the integration that brings Salesforce data and workflows directly into Slack
Brainstorm with Product Managers (and implied collaboration with team)
Design and own systems and APIs that shape Slack’s product experience
Ensure systems are scalable, performant, and tailored to real user needs
Partner closely with product managers, designers, and frontend/mobile engineers to conceptualize and build new features
Drive the connective tissue making Slack and Salesforce feel like one seamless system

Skills

JavaScript

React

UI Engineering

Frontend Development

Salesforce Integration

Slack API

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

AI Interfaces

Slack

Collaboration platform for team communication

About Slack

Slack is a collaboration platform that helps teams communicate and work together more effectively. It provides tools for messaging, file sharing, and connecting with other applications, which allows users to streamline their workflows. Teams can create channels for different topics, send direct messages, and share documents all in one place. Slack also allows developers to build custom integrations using its APIs, which means users can automate tasks and enhance their experience with various third-party applications. Unlike many competitors, Slack offers a free version with limited features, making it easier for new users to try the platform before committing to a paid subscription. The goal of Slack is to improve productivity and communication within organizations of all sizes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$1,416.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Time off to rest, recharge and volunteer

Exceptional health-care coverage

Holistic programs for well-being, family planning and more

Risks

Microsoft Teams' rapid expansion threatens Slack's market share.

Economic downturns may lead to budget cuts affecting Slack's subscription revenue.

Privacy regulations like GDPR could impose additional compliance costs on Slack.

Differentiation

Slack offers a comprehensive suite of tools for seamless team collaboration.

The platform's Workflow Builder enables no-code automation for users with varying expertise.

Slack's robust security measures make it a trusted choice for enterprise communication.

Upsides

Increased demand for remote work tools boosts Slack's user adoption.

Slack Fund III invests $100M in startups, enhancing its ecosystem and future growth.

The trend towards platform unification benefits Slack's comprehensive suite of tools.

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