Principal, Technical Architect
Description For Principal, Technical Architect
Salesforce is seeking Principal level Pre-Sales Technical Architects for their Consumer Business Services vertical. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring individuals who can bridge the gap between complex technical solutions and business needs. As a Technical Architect, you'll be responsible for tackling sophisticated technical challenges using Salesforce's industry-leading platform while serving as a domain expert on account teams. The position demands expertise in customization, integration, and service delivery, working with cutting-edge technologies like Hyperforce, Data Cloud, and Einstein AI.
The role requires a unique blend of technical depth and communication skills, as you'll be equally comfortable discussing solutions with software developers and CIOs. You'll be instrumental in developing relationships with customer IT partners, guiding technical strategy, and ensuring long-term customer success. The position involves staying current with partner and competitive technologies, sharing knowledge across teams, and contributing to product direction through customer insights.
Key technical areas include enterprise software applications, coding (various languages), database management, web/mobile development, application lifecycle management, integration, and security. The role offers opportunities to work with Salesforce's comprehensive platform while helping shape customer technology strategies.
This is an ideal position for someone passionate about both technology and customer interaction, offering the chance to work with enterprise-scale solutions while developing expertise across Salesforce's expanding portfolio. The role provides exposure to various industries and technical challenges, with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in a collaborative environment.
Benefits include competitive salary ranges ($168,420 - $247,730), comprehensive healthcare, and professional development opportunities. The position offers flexibility with remote work options while maintaining strong team collaboration and customer engagement.
Responsibilities For Principal, Technical Architect
- Work with customers to address technical challenges using Salesforce Platform
- Develop relationships with customer IT partners
- Act as a trusted advisor for long-term success solutions
- Promote Salesforce Platform value proposition including Hyperforce, Data Cloud, Einstein AI, Mulesoft, Slack
- Guide deal strategy and provide insight into technical buyer needs
- Keep current with partner and competitive technologies
- Share knowledge and best practices with solution engineering teams
- Highlight customer insights to product teams
Requirements For Principal, Technical Architect
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Management Information Systems, other STEM degrees or equivalent work experience
- Deep knowledge of enterprise software applications and their delivery
- Coding experience (Apex, Node, Go, R, Java or C#, JavaScript, python, Ruby, etc.)
- Database and data management fundamentals
- Web and mobile application development and architecture
- Application lifecycle management
- Integration principles and tools
- Enterprise data management tools and methods
- Process orchestration
- Principles of network, application, and information security
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing and able to travel domestically
Benefits For Principal, Technical Architect
- Competitive Salary
- Healthcare Benefits
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Remote Work Options
