Salesforce

Principal Data and AI Architect

Salesforce$179K — $229K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in technical architecture, enterprise architecture, or related fields.
  • Proven track record of shaping technical strategy and validating solution approaches.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise data, AI, integration, governance, and security.
  • Experience collaborating across various teams to implement solutions.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Demonstrated curiosity in emerging technologies, particularly in AI and data.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Share insights on how various systems integrate to create value using Salesforce.
  • Articulate the benefits and functionalities of Salesforce data and AI products.
  • Collaborate with sales and technical teams to identify customer needs and shape strategies.
  • Lead architectural discussions about Data 360 and other technical components with customers.
  • Develop confidence through practical demonstrations and architectural examples.
  • Continuously innovate by analyzing trends in the data and AI landscape.
  • Convert field learnings into reusable resources and best practices.

Benefits

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, engineering, and support.
  • Engagement in hands-on problem-solving and technology adoption.
  • Opportunity to drive real change in organizations through AI and data solutions.
  • A culture that values curiosity and learning around emerging technologies.
Full Job Description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category

Sales

Job Details

bout the Team

We are a Data & AI Architects team focused on helping customers understand what this new AI era makes possible, and what it actually takes to make the possible a reality: the right architecture, a trusted data foundation, a clear operating model, and an adoption path that scales. We work in the field, close to customers, close to our Agentforce and Data 360 sellers, and close to Product, Engineering, Support, and delivery teams. We are expected to know the domain, understand the wider ecosystem, bring a strong point of view, and help guide the architectural decisions that turn AI ambition into trusted business outcomes.

We are looking for architects who love hard problems, think in systems, and are energized by the transformation AI is driving across organizations. We value people who understand how the whole landscape fits together and where Salesforce creates the most leverage within it.

About the Role

As a Data & AI Technical Architect, you are the expert thought leader and senior field specialist for customers evaluating, implementing, and expanding their use of Salesforce Data 360 (Data Cloud), Agentforce, and the broader enterprise data and AI ecosystem.

Your work sits at the intersection of technical architectural, solution engineering, applied data and AI, and delivery-aware judgment on what it takes to make a solution succeed. You help customers translate their data and AI ambitions into practical, actionable architectures. This role asks you to go both deep and wide: deep on the trusted data and agent foundation that everything else depends on, and wide across the ecosystem on which your customers actually run their business — because real architecture lives at the seams between systems, not inside any single product.

What You’ll Do
  • Share a clear point of view on enterprise data and AI — how agents, data platforms, CRM, trust, identity, workflow, governance, and adoption come together into something that delivers value through Salesforce.

  • Deeply understand our data & AI products and articulate the value of the Salesforce platform.

  • Partner with sellers and solution teams to uncover customers' real problems, shape technical strategy, and pressure-test feasibility and cost-to-serve early.

  • Lead customer architectural discussions around Data 360, Agentforce, data structures and patterns, AI readiness, identity management, governance, integration, automation, and business value.

  • Build customer confidence through demos, prototypes, proofs of concept, reference patterns, and architectural walkthroughs that demonstrate what's real as well as what it will take to operationalize and scale.

  • Continuously scan the horizon and tinker to refine your judgement on what's worth building and how to build within the data and AI space.

  • Turn what you learn in the field into reusable assets, enablement, best practices, and product feedback that extend your impact beyond your immediate teams and stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

You are a builder as much as an advisor. You are comfortable picking up new tools and technology, and are not afraid to get hands-on. You can craft and deliver an engaging story and also pressure-test the architecture behind it. You go deep without getting lost and wide without getting shallow. You bring field presence and credibility across a range of levels with your ability to effectively engage customer executives, enterprise architects, data platform owners, security and governance leaders, technical practitioners, sellers, partners, and delivery stakeholders.

Qualifications
  • 7+ years experience in technical architecture, enterprise architecture, solution engineering, consulting, implementation, software engineering, product development, or related work in complex enterprise environments.

  • A track record of shaping technical strategy with input from customers and /or stakeholders, validating solution approaches, and connecting business needs to technology decisions.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise data, AI, integration, governance, security, privacy, and platform architecture concepts and patterns.

  • Experience working across Sales, Product, Engineering, Support, and delivery or customer teams to move solutions from idea to execution.

  • The ability to distill and communicate complex technical ideas to executive and technical audiences.

  • Demonstrated curiosity and learning velocity in emerging technologies — especially within the AI, data, automation, and agentic systems space.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, other STEM degrees or equivalent work experience. Graduate study a plus.

Helpful Experience

We care most about architectural judgment, learning velocity, and stakeholder impact. Experience with any of the following technologies and functions is a plus:

  • Salesforce Data 360 (Data Cloud), Agentforce, MuleSoft, Tableau, Informatica, or the broader Salesforce Platform.

  • Conversational AI, voice-enabled AI agents, real-time voice orchestration, telephony integrations, or multi-channel service experiences.

  • Modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or RedShift, and the hyperscaler ecosystems around them.

  • AI agents, generative AI, AI governance and observability, external agent ecosystems, hyperscaler AI services, or enterprise automation.

  • Programming languages such as Python, common data structures and tooling, and AI-assisted development pipelines.

  • Building demos, prototypes, proofs of concept, workshops, reference architectures, or field enablement assets.

The Architect Who Thrives Here

You will thrive as part of our team if you seek to understand customers' real problems, not just the stated requirements. You are curious about how organizations work, where data and processes break down, where AI can create leverage, and how businesses need to evolve to succeed. You are a leader who confidently defines the what, how, and why, and challenges the status quo when you see a better path. You are excited about AI while remaining grounded in what makes it work well: trusted data, clear use cases, strong architectures, governance, ado

About Salesforce

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Salesforce Careers

Joining Salesforce means becoming part of a dynamic, global team of professionals who are deeply committed to driving customer success and innovation. As the world's leading Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, Salesforce offers unparalleled job opportunities in technology and consulting, making it an ideal place for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact.

Work You'll Do

At Salesforce, every position is a chance to leverage your skills and creativity to transform businesses and industries. Our diverse team of experts collaborates to deliver cutting-edge solutions that foster growth and enhance leadership capabilities. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of digital innovation, using Salesforce's powerful platform to help clients navigate their transformation journeys.

Innovate and Lead

Salesforce is not just a company; it's a community where you can lead with your ideas and see them come to life. Our culture of innovation encourages you to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what's possible. With Salesforce, you'll work alongside leaders in technology and business who are committed to your growth and professional development.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you're looking for an internship, a full-time position, or leadership roles, Salesforce provides a wealth of opportunities to advance your career. Our commitment to professional growth is reflected in our robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, designed to help you excel at every stage of your career.

Be Part of a Great Team

Salesforce prides itself on a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and open communication. We believe that our strength lies in our people, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Joining our team means being part of a supportive community that encourages networking and collaboration.

Benefits and Culture

At Salesforce, we understand that job satisfaction extends beyond the office. That's why we offer competitive benefits to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From health insurance and retirement plans to wellness programs and flexible working arrangements, we provide the benefits that contribute to a better work-life balance.

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