Principal Applied AI Architect

Salesforce

. Lead agentic AI architecture on strategic accounts and serve as the aligned architect .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaLead💰 CA$212,730 - CA$262,730 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in enterprise architecture, particularly in agentic AI solutions, Salesforce platform integration, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to translate complex architectural concepts into business value while mentoring teams and collaborating across functions.

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Enterprise ArchitectureSalesforce Platform IntegrationAI Solution DesignBilingual French & EnglishCustomer-Facing Experience

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Hard Skills

AI Solutions DevelopmentAgent OrchestrationMuleSoft IntegrationAPI-Led DesignData Residency KnowledgeModel Risk ManagementGit-Based WorkflowsPrototypingRelational DatabasesERP Technologies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaborationTeam-First Operating StyleExecutive Presence

Industry Keywords

B2B Business PatternsB2C Business PatternsGovernanceAuditabilityArchitecture Review Boards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead agentic AI architecture on strategic accounts and serve as the aligned architect
Run discovery and organizational assessments
Set current- and future-state architecture and own architectural direction through production handoff
Shape decisions on agent orchestration, MCP and agent-to-agent interoperability, headless and composable design, data foundations, trust, and governance
Co-build working prototypes and proof-of-value assets on customers’ data and objects
Deliver engagement models covering agentic operating economics, governed headless experiences, governed multi-agent systems, and executive North Star architecture
Add reusable content and components to the shared library
Package architecture, data dictionaries, process maps, and agent metadata for partners, SIs, and delivery teams
Hold entry and exit gates to keep delivery planned and predictable
Translate architecture into business value for CIOs, CTOs, Chief Architects, and business leaders
Address industry- and country-specific regulatory, data residency, model risk, and operating-model constraints
Represent Salesforce at executive briefings, architecture review boards, and industry events
Mentor architects and account teams
Collaborate with AEs, SEs, Professional Services, forward-deployed engineers, partners, and product teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bilingual French & English to support relevant Canada regions
10+ years in enterprise or solution architecture, including significant customer-facing work with B2B and B2C business patterns
Deep hands-on experience with the Salesforce platform and enterprise integration, ideally MuleSoft and API-led design
Practical, current experience designing and building AI solutions, including LLM-based agents, retrieval and grounding, agent orchestration, MCP, and A2A
Personally prototype using code and/or AI-assisted development tools
Comfortable working in Git-based workflows
Working knowledge of privacy, data residency, model risk management, auditability, and AI governance
Executive presence and ability to hold architecture debates with Chief Architects and move them to decisions
Team-first operating style
Knowledge of related applications, relational databases, and ERP technologies
Strong oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team to solve technical problems in varied political environments
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salesforce benefits and resources supporting balance and well-being
Company bonus
Sales incentive
Equity
Benefits package
Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process