Senior Director of Engineering - Enterprise Data Platform

The Senior Director of Engineering for Enterprise Data Platform at Salesforce will lead the modernization and optimization of the company's enterprise data ecosystem. This role is crucial for enabling AI, analytics, and trusted self-service data access at scale. The position involves providing unified technical leadership to drive interoperability across the technology stack, implementing data mesh architecture, and ensuring scalable infrastructure.

The role focuses on transforming developer experience through AI-driven tools integration and aligning data platform capabilities with Salesforce's strategic AI priorities. Key areas of responsibility include strategic leadership in technical vision and roadmap development, enhancing developer experience through AI-assisted engineering practices, driving operational excellence through automation and standardization, and providing strong people leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of engineering leadership experience, deep technical expertise in data platforms and AI/ML technologies, and a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions. They will work with technologies like Snowflake, dbt Cloud, Airflow, and various cloud platforms while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

This position is central to Salesforce's Data & AI strategy, focusing on accelerating AI innovation, delivering a unified and governed platform, and ensuring high availability and compliance. The role offers the opportunity to shape how Salesforce builds and scales its next-generation data and integration ecosystem, making it a critical position in the world's most trusted AI platform.

The position requires a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence both executive and technical audiences. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enabling Salesforce's AI and data-driven future while managing complex technical implementations and fostering a collaborative culture across multiple disciplines.