Principal, Technical Architect

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Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Principal, Technical Architect

Salesforce is seeking a Principal Technical Architect to join their Solutions Engineering organization in a strategic customer-facing role. This position combines business acumen, technical expertise, and sales skills to serve as a domain expert using a consultative approach. The role is part of the Solution Experts team, an innovative group that develops and implements digital marketing strategies.

The ideal candidate will help customers achieve omnichannel experiences by leveraging deep industry knowledge, understanding of data systems, and experience in enterprise marketing solutions. You'll work closely with sales teams to develop customer-centric technical strategies and ensure Salesforce-solution fit. Success in this role requires curiosity, strong communication skills, and a passion for learning.

As a Principal Technical Architect, you'll conduct technical workshops, develop integration approaches, and build customized demonstrations to showcase business value. You'll work with various stakeholders including customers, Products teams, Professional Services, and Partners to craft unique solutions. The role involves staying current with evolving technologies and applying design thinking, business consulting, and technical expertise to drive innovation.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, parental leave, education reimbursement, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Join Salesforce to shape the future of enterprise solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and innovation.

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Responsibilities For Principal, Technical Architect

  • Act as a trusted advisor to customers, prospects, and Marketing Solutions Engineering team
  • Present Salesforce technology infrastructure, capabilities, security and integration
  • Understand customer's needs and position Salesforce products
  • Conduct architecture and technical workshops
  • Develop technical integration approaches and architectural diagrams
  • Build customized presentations, demonstrations, and prototypes
  • Lead targeted workshops for technical approaches
  • Assist Solutions Engineers in knowledge transfer
  • Develop enablement, content, and tools for Solutions Engineering organization
  • Participate in product, sales, and procedural training and certifications

Requirements For Principal, Technical Architect

  • 5+ years of consulting or solution design experience
  • Understanding of cloud-based platform architecture (SaaS, PaaS)
  • Experience with Salesforce CDP or equivalent Customer Data Platform solutions
  • Knowledge of enterprise application integration
  • Familiarity with security principles
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Expertise in building data pipelines
  • Experience presenting to senior leaders
  • Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Understanding of Data Governance and Privacy regulations

Benefits For Principal, Technical Architect

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Wellness and Education Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Childcare subsidies

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