Distinguished Technical Architect (Data & AI)

Join Salesforce as a Distinguished Technical Architect (Data & AI) in EMEA. In this senior technical leadership role, you will serve as the highest-level technical authority for Data Cloud and Agentforce pre-sales, engaging directly with C-suite executives and leading architecture workshops, executive briefings, and solution design sessions. You will shape and evangelize Salesforce's Data & AI platform narrative, develop compelling content, and represent Salesforce at flagship field events. Additionally, you will mentor and elevate the technical capability of the broader EMEA Data & AI Architect team and provide strategic input into product direction and GTM positioning.

• Serve as the definitive technical authority for Data Cloud and Agentforce across EMEA, engaging directly with CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, and enterprise architects at strategic accounts.
• Lead and influence architecture workshops, executive briefings, proofs of concept, and solution design sessions for the most complex, high-value opportunities in the region.
• Shape and evangelize Salesforce's Data & AI platform narrative in the field, including the positioning of Data Cloud as both a CDP (CMO motion) and a Data & AI Activation Platform (CDO/CIO motion).
• Track record of building trust across field sales, product, and partner organizations in a matrixed enterprise environment
• Fluency in English required; additional European languages a plus
• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud (or equivalent CDP/data platform) and the broader ecosystem (MuleSoft, Informatica) strongly preferred
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, data platforms, or AI/ML — with significant time in a customer-facing or pre-sales capacity
• Deep expertise in modern data architecture patterns: data mesh, lakehouse, unified data platforms, real-time activation, and agentic AI
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills — able to translate technical depth into compelling business narratives
• Proven ability to engage and influence C-suite executives (CDO, CIO, CTO) on complex, multi-stakeholder deals