Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Distinguished Technical Architect, Data & AI is a senior technical leadership role within Salesforce's EMEA Go-to-Market organization. This individual serves as the highest-level technical authority for Data Cloud (D360) and Agentforce pre-sales, bringing deep architectural expertise, executive credibility, and field-facing thought leadership to the most complex and strategic customer engagements across the region. Operating at the intersection of enterprise architecture, AI strategy, and commercial execution, this role partners with Regional Vice Presidents, specialist Account Executives, and cross-functional leaders to accelerate pipeline, build trust with C-suite buyers, and define how Salesforce's Data & AI platform wins in the market.

Key responsibilities include serving as the definitive technical authority for Data Cloud and Agentforce across EMEA, engaging directly with CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, and enterprise architects at strategic accounts; leading architecture workshops, executive briefings, proofs of concept, and solution design sessions for high-value opportunities; partnering with EMEA TA leaders and specialist AEs to define and execute technical strategy; shaping and evangelizing Salesforce's Data & AI platform narrative; developing and delivering compelling content such as session talks, roundtables, white papers, and internal enablement materials; representing Salesforce at flagship field events, industry summits, and customer advisory boards; mentoring and elevating the technical capability of the broader EMEA Data & AI Architect team; and providing strategic input into product direction, go-to-market positioning, and competitive differentiation by synthesizing field intelligence from enterprise deployments.

Join Salesforce to work at the leading edge of enterprise AI transformation, helping the world's largest companies unlock the value of their data. This role offers the autonomy of a senior individual contributor combined with the influence of an executive, shaping regional success and the future of Salesforce's Data & AI story.

Experience
15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, data platforms, or AI/ML, with significant time in customer-facing or pre-sales roles.
Deep expertise in modern data architecture patterns including data mesh, lakehouse, unified data platforms, real-time activation, and agentic AI.
Proven ability to engage and influence C-suite executives (CDO, CIO, CTO) on complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud (or equivalent CDP/data platform) and the broader ecosystem such as MuleSoft and Informatica is strongly preferred.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, able to translate technical depth into compelling business narratives.
Track record of building trust across field sales, product, and partner organizations in a matrixed enterprise environment.
Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a plus.

About you
Strategic thinker with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Passionate about AI innovation and enterprise data transformation.
Ability to operate effectively at the intersection of technology and business.
Collaborative and influential, able to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications
Relevant advanced technical or business qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.
Demonstrated continuous learning and professional development in data architecture and AI technologies.