Principal, Technical Architect

Global cloud-based software company specializing in customer relationship management and enterprise solutions.
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
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. This strategic customer-facing role combines business, technical, and sales expertise to drive enterprise marketing solutions. The position involves working within the Solution Experts team, an innovative group that develops and implements digital marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have deep industry knowledge, understanding of data systems, and integration experience.

As a Principal Technical Architect, you'll act as a domain expert using a consultative approach to understand business and technical requirements. You'll help customers achieve omnichannel experiences by leveraging your expertise in cloud architecture, CDP solutions, and enterprise integration. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to develop technical sales strategies.

Key responsibilities include conducting technical workshops, developing integration approaches, building prototypes, and serving as a trusted advisor to customers. You'll work with various teams including Products, Professional Services, and Partners to craft unique solutions. The position offers growth opportunities in a constantly evolving environment, combining design, business consulting, and technology innovation.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of consulting experience, strong knowledge of cloud platforms, and expertise in enterprise application integration. You'll need to understand security principles, data governance, and have experience with major cloud providers. Benefits include stock purchase options, health insurance, education reimbursement, and family-friendly policies.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal, Technical Architect

  • Act as a trusted advisor to customers, prospects, and Marketing Solutions Engineering team
  • Present Salesforce technology infrastructure, capabilities, hosting, and security
  • Understand customer 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, repeatable solutions, and tools
  • Participate in product, sales, and procedural training

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 network, application, and information security principles
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Experience in building data pipelines
  • Experience pitching to senior leaders
  • Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Benefits For Principal, Technical Architect

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

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Salesforce Principal, Technical Architect

Sr. Director, Engineering Operations, Hyperforce Platform Services

Senior Director role leading Engineering Operations for Salesforce's Hyperforce Platform Services, focusing on cloud infrastructure and AI innovation.

Program Architect

Senior technical leadership role focusing on enterprise architecture and strategic customer success for Salesforce's largest clients.

Principal Enterprise Architect

Principal Enterprise Architect role at Salesforce focusing on manufacturing industry transformation, cloud architecture, and technical leadership.

Technical Architect Engagement Director

Lead technical architecture and implementation of Salesforce solutions for strategic customers in the public sector

Lead Technical Architect

Lead Technical Architect position at Salesforce in Dubai, focusing on cloud architecture and enterprise solutions design in a pre-sales capacity.