Slack

Building features on Slack’s Messaging team to improve the world’s best platform for async collaboration—currently focused on Sidebar Systems.

Currently on the Sidebar Systems < Messaging < Slack Core Experience team where I'm focused on improving the best in class messaging platform for getting work done.

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Senior Software Engineer, Messaging

Building features on Slack’s Messaging team to improve the world’s best platform for async collaboration—currently focused on Sidebar Systems.

Remote

June 23, 2025

Full-Time

Engineering Manager, Lists

Explored the Engineering Manager path at Slack, leading a team of three engineers on the Lists team under the Productivity pillar.

Software Engineer, Customer Acquisition

Improved Slack.com usability, performance, accessibility; led key projects, mentored interns, boosted lead generation, and championed D&I initiatives.

Senior Software Engineer, Lists

I am excited to return to Slack as a Senior Software Engineer on the Lists team where we're making it easier than ever to manage projects and tasks.

Frances Coronel

I’m Frances Coronel, a Senior Software Engineer at Slack, speaker, and mentor passionate about building intuitive, high-impact experiences that help millions of people get work done efficiently. A proud Peruvian-American and Corgi mom based in the Bay Area, I love scuba diving, laughing with my partner Andrew, and unwinding with a good Netflix binge.

latest posts 📝

Speaking at Dreamforce: Exploring AI Agents in Slack 💬

My first Dreamforce experience — sharing how Slack is shaping the future of work through AI agents and conversational workflows.

Reflections from SheTO Summit: Why Community Still Matters 💛

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October 10, 2025

Reflections from SheTO Summit: Why Community Still Matters 💛

How the SheTO Summit reminded me that intention, investment, and community still open doors for women in tech.

Panel Event: How the Slack Team Uses Slack 💬

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September 18, 2025

Panel Event: How the Slack Team Uses Slack 💬

Shared how the Slack team uses Slack—from favorite features to behind-the-scenes engineering tips—at our community panel in SF! ✨

Bringing Builders Together: AI Dev Tools Night at Salesforce Tower

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April 2, 2025

Bringing Builders Together: AI Dev Tools Night at Salesforce Tower

We brought the dev community together for an epic night of AI agents, dev tools, and pizza at Salesforce Tower. Here’s how it all went down. 🍕🤖

How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)

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April 2, 2025

How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)

Mentorship has been the biggest lever in my career growth—helping me level up, get promoted, and step into leadership.

Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat

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March 20, 2025

Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat

Spoke at Ripple’s Mujeres Fuertes chat for WHM! Shared my story as a Latina in tech alongside amazing leaders building resilience and impact. 💬✨💪🏽